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Felony Animal Abuse Suspect Arrested After Assaulting Dog In Castaic

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A Castaic man was charged with felony animal abuse Thursday after he allegedly assaulted his family dog. Around 12:40 p.m. Thursday, deputies responded to the 28200 block of Branch Road in Castaic regarding a family disturbance call, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.   “During investigation, deputies learned the suspect had physically assaulted the family ...

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Canyon Country Man Arrested On Charges Of Animal Abuse

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A Canyon Country man was arrested for felony animal abuse at his home after allegedly physically assaulting his family’s dog Friday night. At around 7:30 p.m. Friday, deputies responded to the 18300 block of Oak Canyon Road in Canyon Country after receiving reports of both a family disturbance and a possible instance of animal abuse, according to Deputy Natalie Arriaga, ...

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Acton Dog Trainer Arrested, Extradited To Ohio On 42 Charges Including Animal Cruelty

An Acton dog trainer touted for his focus on “positive reinforcement” was arrested and extradited on over 40 criminal charges, including 28 felonies, for a series of crimes that have led to the deaths of several animals. 49-year-old Steffen Baldwin, also known as Steffen Finklestein, was arrested on 42 criminal charges relating to his operations with animal rescues, the most ...

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Woman Accused Of Abusing Three-Month-Old Puppy Returns To Court

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A woman accused of abusing a three-month-old puppy to the point where it had to be euthanized returned to court Wednesday for an early disposition hearing. Kathryn Wilde, 27, of Canyon Country, is accused of abusing a three-month-old puppy that deputies found “barely breathing,” according to officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. On Oct. 27, deputies responded to ...

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‘Sexy Vegan’ Pleads Not Guilty To Sexually Assaulting Dog 

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A Newhall man with the legal name Sexy Vegan pled not guilty Friday to charges of sexually assaulting his dog and posting the video on social media, officials said.  Sexy Vegan, born Hansel DeBartolo III, 37, entered the plea after being charged with one misdemeanor count each of sexual assault on an animal and posting obscene matter, according to Paul ...

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‘Sexy Vegan’ Arrested For Sexual Assault On An Animal

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A person with the legal name Sexy Vegan was arrested in Newhall Thursday for sexual assault on an animal after he allegedly posted a video to social media, officials said. Sexy Vegan, born Hansel Marion DeBartolo III, 37, was taken into custody by deputies after an investigation stemming from a social media post, according to Shirley Miller, spokesperson for the ...

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Canyon Country Man Charged For Fatally Shooting Dog

A Canyon Country man has been charged with shooting his German Shepherd to death last month, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Deputy District Attorney Bradley Lieberman said Christopher Ray Nard, 57, faces one felony count each of cruelty to an animal with a personal use of a gun allegation and discharge of firearm with gross negligence. The ...

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Three Bills By Senator Scott Wilk To Be Voted On In The Senate

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, has three bills expected to be heard on the California Senate floor, officials said Tuesday. The bills include SB 219 for foster youth, SB 333 to address homeless issues and SB 580 to increase penalties for animal abuse. SB 219 is intended to make foster youth eligible to receive up to $500 in a grant ...

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Santa Clarita Man Faces Five Counts Of Animal Cruelty

A Santa Clarita man was arraigned Wednesday for five felony counts of animal cruelty after a dog died from abuse, officials said. On March 10, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detectives investigated an animal cruelty case, according to Shirley Miller, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Station. “We take animal cruelty cases very seriously,” said Miller in a social media ...

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Two Potential Adopters For Abused Puppy After Owner Was Arrested In Newhall

Two potential adopters, who are interested in a puppy who was taken to the Castaic Animal Shelter after its owner was arrested in Newhall on animal abuse charges, have been placed on a waitlist. Deputies detained a man Friday afternoon, after “harshly” abusing a puppy, according to officials. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies were alerted of the sound of ...

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