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The case of Trooper the dog drew national attention as the animal was found abandoned during Hurricane Milton.

The dog, named for the law enforcement officer who saved him, also inspired a change in Florida State Law.

The owner identified in the case was arrested and charged with aggravated cruelty to animals.

TAMPA, Fla. - Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office.

Giovanny Aldama Garcia was set to appear in court for his pretrial and trial in November, but the court drama is over now that the prosecutor entered the "Nolle Posequi" document. It's a jaw-dropping ending to a criminal case that drew outrage from the community to

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