Forty-five-year-old Alejandro Oliveros Acosta, a Santa Ana resident, was arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty for allegedly killing and mutilating multiple cats in the area. Following his arrest and booking, Acosta was released on bail. Police are urging the public to allow the judicial process to unfold, while also addressing reports of vandalism and unruly behavior stemming from community outrage. Investigations into the multiple reported incidents of cat abuse are ongoing.
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Ethan Huffstetler and Payton Johnson, former Greene County Detention Center employees, were charged with aggravated cruelty to animals after the death of retired K9 officer Bane. An anonymous tip led to the discovery of Bane’s deceased body, showing signs of significant neglect and decomposition at Huffstetler’s residence. Both men admitted to neglecting the dog for several days, leading to probable cause for their arrests and subsequent charges. Huffstetler’s bond was set at $20,000, and Johnson’s at $10,000; both are being held in a different county jail.
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Following an anonymous tip, Marion County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 27-year-old Logan Guminski for creating and selling a video depicting sexual acts with her Chihuahua on the platform Fansly. Guminski admitted to the crime during questioning, revealing additional videos of other dogs on her phone and the sale of one video for $500. She was charged with sexual activity involving an animal and filming sexual activity involving an animal, subsequently posting a $10,000 bond. Despite the initial report, the involved animals remain in Guminski’s possession pending further investigation and a warrant from animal control.
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Alison Lawrence, 57, was arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty after she drowned her dog, Tywinn, in an Orlando International Airport bathroom. Unable to board her flight with Tywinn due to insufficient paperwork, Lawrence took the dog into a restroom where a witness later found a trash bag containing the dog’s body and belongings. An investigation determined Tywinn died from drowning, and Lawrence’s identity was confirmed through the dog’s tag. Lawrence was apprehended in Lake County.
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John Q. Hosedrinker