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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect in disturbing animal abuse case in Long Beach pleads not guilty
The Brief Alexander Cueva, charged with felony animal cruelty for attacking his puppy in Long Beach, pleaded not guilty. The incident was captured on surveillance video and involved using a leash as a weapon. Cueva faces up to four years in prison if convicted. LONG BEACH, Calif. - A man charged with felony animal cruelty for attacking his puppy in Long Beach pleaded not guilty on Tuesday. What we know Alexander Cueva, 28, of Westminster, faces a felony count of animal cruelty with an allegation of using a deadly weapon—a leash. The attack on his 6- to 8-month-old German shepherd mix, Inara, involved slamming her to the ground, kicking her, and dragging her away on a skateboard. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 'No place for cruelty': Long Beach Police arrest suspect in disturbing animal abuse case The incident occurred at 235 E. 12th St., near Anaheim Street, and was widely shared on social media, prompting outrage. Cueva was located and arrested by Long Beach Police on April 22, and has remained in custody since. The dog, Inara, is recovering from injuries and is under the care of Long Beach Animal Care Services, which has warned of potential scams related to her recovery. What they're saying LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman stated, "To see this level of calculated violence inflicted on a helpless animal is deeply troubling." The case is the second this month involving an alleged attack on a dog caught on video, following charges against Donald Jeffes for a similar incident. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Long Beach man arrested after attacking dog What you can do Animal Care Services encourages donations through their official website to support Inara's recovery. What's next Cueva is due back in court in Long Beach on May 7. The Source Information for this story is from the LA County District Attorney's Office, the Long Beach Police Department, and previous FOX 11 reports.
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
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Arrest made in Long Beach dog abuse incident caught on video
Police in Long Beach have arrested a man suspected of abusing a dog in a violent incident that was caught on video earlier this week. Graphic surveillance footage of the Monday morning attack outside of 235 E. 12th Street was posted on Instagram by a nonprofit called Animal Hope and Wellness. A man with a skateboard was seen lifting a medium-sized brown dog off the ground by the leash, yanking it over his shoulder, bodyslamming it to the ground, and kicking it. Late Tuesday, detectives located and arrested the man believed to be responsible, the Long Beach Police Department shared on Facebook. 'This type of cruelty has no place in our community,' Police Chief Wally Hebeish said. Police have not released the suspect's identity or announced any charges. 'I want to thank our detectives and officers for their outstanding work in swiftly identifying and apprehending the suspect,' Hebeish said. 'We recognize the deep concern this incident caused throughout our community and appreciate the public's assistance in sharing critical information.' The post also stated that the dog has been rescued and is in the care of Long Beach Animal Care Services. PETA had announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the man's arrest and information as to the whereabouts of the dog. It was unclear if anyone was eligible to claim the reward. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Los Angeles Times
23-04-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Suspect in dog abuse video in Long Beach arrested, police say
Long Beach police have made an arrest in connection with a disturbing dog abuse incident that was captured on video. The video, posted on Instagram, was recorded Monday and shows a man lift a dog off the ground by a leash before slamming the animal to the ground and kicking it. in the 200 block of East 12th Street. 'The man in this video is severely abusing this poor pup without mercy and needs to be found asap,' the group Animal Hope and Wellness wrote in the caption. 'All we can tell is that the man has a skateboard, and so the other skaters in the area may be able to identify who this is.' In a social media post Wednesday night, Long Beach police announced they had arrested a man in connection with the incident, but did not provide any details about him. Officials said the dog is in the care of Long Beach Animal Care Services. 'This type of cruelty has no place in our community,' said Police Chief Wally Hebeish in the post. 'I want to thank our detectives and officers for their outstanding work in swiftly identifying and apprehending the suspect.'
