Florida man accused of beating pregnant wife, kicking her dog, police say

Police are searching for a Florida man accused of beating his pregnant wife and kicking her dog.

Investigators said Jeremy Brandon Riley, 33, got in a fight and took his wife's phone so she would not be able to call 911, WDBO reported.

Riley is believed to be driving a white Nissan pickup truck that could also be pulling a black trailer, the Daytona Beach Shores Police said.

Riley is charged with aggravated battery on a pregnant person, false imprisonment, tampering with a witness by preventing communication to law enforcement, grand theft and cruelty to animals, police said.

Police consider him to be armed and dangerous.

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