Tag "animal cruelty investigation"
Chico Woman Arrested After Welfare Check of a Dog: Deceased & Severely Emaciated Husky Located
CHICO, CA — “On July 27, 2026, Chico Police Animal Control Officers responded to a residence in the 1000 block of Sacramento Ave. to conduct a welfare check of a
Sonora Man Arrested for Alleged Felony Animal Cruelty after Deceased Dog Found in Dumpster
SONORA, CA — “On July 20, 2026, at 6:52 p.m, officers were dispatched to Pesce Way in Sonora for a deceased dog found in a dumpster. Upon responding to the
Mass Graves Discovered in Humboldt County Animal Sanctuary Investigation
FORTUNA, CA — “On June 25, 2026, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Division completed a second search warrant operation and follow-up investigation at Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary, located
Mariposa County Animal Control: 36 Dogs and One Cat Rescued in Catheys Valley Hoarding Case
CATHEYS VALLEY, CA — “In September 2025, MCSO Animal Control received a report from a concerned citizen of ‘many, many’ dogs locked inside of a residence and living in unsanitary
Suspect in Foot Pursuit Arrested After Throwing Stolen Puppy at Deputy
SALINAS, CA — A recent pursuit just outside Salinas city limits ended in the arrest of a wanted man. At approximately 5:30 p.m. on January 26, 2026, Monterey County Sheriff’s
Merced County Man Arrested for Alleged Felony Animal Cruelty; 20 Animals Recovered
MERCED, CA — “On January 13 2026, at 3:45 pm, Merced County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Officers responded to a residence in the 5200 block of Utah Street in Merced
Illegal Gambling, Cockfighting Ring Reportedly Discovered in Lodi; Two Arrested
Photo: Stock Image LODI, Calif. — Two individuals were arrested in San Joaquin County for alleged animal cruelty in connection with the discovery of a rooster fighting ring. According to
Shasta County Authorities Arrest Three After Puppies Found Shot to Death
Photo: Stock Image REDDING, CA — Authorities in Shasta County have arrested three individuals in connection with the murders of four German Shepherd puppies. According to a press release by
Stockton Man Arraigned on Felony Animal Cruelty Charges
Maurice Cosby Smith, 47, of Stockton, has reportedly been arraigned at the San Joaquin County Courthouse on felony animal cruelty and weapons charges. According to a press release by the
Sheep and Horses Rescued During Animal Cruelty Investigation in Hayfork
Originally published by the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office: At the beginning of July, Animal Control seized a number of animals from a location in Hayfork. The animals seized included 23
