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VIDEO: Man faces felony charge after striking police horse in Ybor City

Man hit horse in Ybor City
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  • A man, later identified as 22-year-old Justin Riera, was arrested after he hit a Tampa Police officer's horse in Ybor City.
  • Body worn camera video shows the TPD police officer on a horse attempting to clear crowds from the area when the horse was hit.
  • The officer chased after the suspect, tracked him down and arrested him.
  • Striking a police animal is a felony.

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