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CBS News
09-05-2025
- CBS News
Man caught on camera beating dog in Long Beach sentenced to three years in prison
The man who was caught on camera violently beating a puppy in Long Beach in April has been sentenced to three years in prison. Alexander Cueva, a 28-year-old man from Westminster, was arrested last month and charged with animal cruelty after surveillance footage captured the highly disturbing abuse in an alley near 235 E. 12th Street in Long Beach on April 21. The video shows Cueva as he pulls the dog with its forelimbs in the air, only allowing it to hop on its hind legs behind him. He then uses the dog's leash to yank it over his shoulder and slam it into the ground. Afterwards, he again jerks the leash, lifting the dog to its feet immediately after it hit the ground. He then kicked the dog in the face before hanging it over his shoulder as he leaves the area. Police say that the dog is a German Shepherd mix between 6 and 8 months named Inara. After receiving treatment, officials say that she has continued to recover nicely. "She sustained some injuries consistent with suspected trauma, but is expected to heal with time and care," said Long Beach Animal Care Services officials. "She will be placed in a foster home for her recovery." Cueva pleaded no contest on Thursday. He was sentenced to three years in state prison and was also banned from possessing animals for 10 years, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. "This felony conviction and prison sentence send the important message that animal cruelty will not be tolerated in our community," LA County DA Nathan Hochman said in a statement following the sentencing.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Long Beach man arrested after dog slammed to the ground in viral video: Police
***Related video above: What is Goddard's Law?*** LONG BEACH, Calif. (WJW) – A California man faces charges after serious animal abuse was caught on video and later went viral on social media. Alexander Cueva, 28, of Long Beach, was arrested and taken to the Long Beach City Jail on Tuesday evening. He's charged with felony intentional cruelty to an animal, investigators said. According to the Long Beach Police Department, the incident took place in the 200 block of East 12th Street on Monday. As reported by FOX 11 in Los Angeles and other news outlet, video circulating online showed a man carrying a longboard slam the dog to the ground before dragging it. Cuyahoga County John Doe identified as Danny Lee Mitchell, Cleveland man who went missing in 1980 Long Beach police took to Facebook that evening, letting the public know detectives were aware of the viral video and were actively investigating. In a Wednesday update, the police department said officers identified the suspect as Cueva. Around 8:28 p.m. on Tuesday, detectives with the Special Investigations Division worked with the High Crime Focus Team to track down and arrest Cueva in the 800 block of Pine Avenue, the Long Beach police said. Chainsaw massacre of city trees: Suspect arrested in Los Angeles According to investigators, the dog was rescued and taken to Long Beach Animal Care Services. 'This type of cruelty has no place in our community,' Long Beach Police Chief Wally Hebeish said in a press release. 'I want to thank our detectives and officers for their outstanding work in swiftly identifying and apprehending the suspect. We remain committed to ensuring those who harm others—especially the most vulnerable—are held accountable. We recognize the deep concern this incident caused throughout our community and appreciate the public's assistance in sharing critical information.' The case remains under investigation at this time. Anyone with information is asked to reach out to the Violent Crimes Detail at (562) 570-7250. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Arrest Made in Gruesome Dog Abuse Video Caught on Camera in Long Beach
A man has been arrested for allegedly abusing a dog, filming it and posting it to social media, according to a Long Beach Police Department news release. Alexander Cueva, 28, allegedly slammed a dog to the ground on Monday, April 21, in Long Beach, Calif. He allegedly documented the abuse, and it began to circulate on social media. Officers responded to calls related to a video, and he was subsequently arrested for intentional cruelty to an animal on Tuesday, April 22. He was booked into Long Beach City Jail and remains in custody with an outstanding No-Bail warrant. The investigation is ongoing. Related: 23-Year-Old Texas Man Filmed Abusing and Killing Cats at Animal Shelter Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison The dog has been rescued and treated by Long Beach Animal Emergency. She is now safely in the care of Long Beach Animal Care Services. Although she sustained some injuries, she remains 'energetic, bright, and responsive,' and is expected to heal, per Long Beach Animal Care Services. She is set to be placed in a foster home for her recovery. 'She is not available for adoption due to the ongoing investigation. Keep checking back for additional updates,' per Long Beach Animal Care Services. Related: Mich. Man Allegedly Broke into Ex's Home, Filmed Himself Torturing Her Yorkshire Terrier Mix 'This type of cruelty has no place in our community,' Police Chief Wally Hebeish said. 'I want to thank our detectives and officers for their outstanding work in swiftly identifying and apprehending the suspect.' 'We remain committed to ensuring those who harm others—especially the most vulnerable—are held accountable. We recognize the deep concern this incident caused throughout our community and appreciate the public's assistance in sharing critical information,' Hebeish concluded. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Anyone with any information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Violent Crimes Detail at (562) 570-7250. Anonymous tips may be submitted through 'LA Crime Stoppers' by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the 'P3 Tips' app to your smartphone, or visiting Read the original article on People
