Wilton Manors Man Devastated After Ex-Husband Allegedly Kills Dog

A Disturbing Discovery

• 💔 Walter Gardner returned home to a devastating scene, finding his beloved toy poodle, Tucker, dead on his bed.
• 🏠 The house was in disarray, with destroyed TVs, feces on the walls and ceiling, indicating a violent incident.

Allegations Against Ex-Husband

• 👮 Police arrested Warren Johnson, Gardner's ex-husband, in connection with the crime.
• ⚖️ Johnson faces charges including causing cruel death, pain, and suffering to an animal, criminal mischief, and animal abuse.
• ⚠️ Gardner reported Johnson was acting erratically and using drugs, leading to previous police involvement for a restraining order.

Tucker's Cause of Death

• 🐶 According to the police report, Tucker died from blunt force to the abdomen, causing lung collapse and internal bleeding.
• 💔 Gardner expressed his deep grief, stating, "Part of me died with Tucker."

Current Status of the Case

• 📍 Johnson was located in Virginia and is now in custody in Broward County Jail.
• 💰 He was issued a bond of over $75,000.