Latest Cruelty Cases

Mitchell Fairbarn was convicted of felony animal cruelty after removing a Chilean flamingo named Peachy from its enclosure at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas and choking/injuring the bird.

Guadalupe Camarillo Guarneros agreed to plead guilty to four gross misdemeanor conspiracy charges in Las Vegas after a horse named Pinto died from being tied behind a moving pickup truck in extreme heat. The plea agreement also addressed animal cruelty and neglect involving 10 pigs, 21 chickens, a puppy, kitten, piglet, and ferret.

A man identified as Fairbarn was found guilty of animal cruelty after taking a flamingo from an exhibit at the Flamingo Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Guadalupe Camarillo Guameros pleaded guilty to four gross misdemeanors after admitting to killing his horse, Pinto, by dragging it behind a pickup truck along Ringe Lane in East Las Vegas until it collapsed and died.

Mitchell Fairbarn was convicted by a jury on felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges after taking a 27-year-old Chilean flamingo named Peachy from its habitat at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino to his hotel room during a drunken prank, causing injuries to the bird's wings and feet.

Mitchell Fairbarn was convicted of felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges after taking a flamingo named Peachy from its habitat at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino and carrying the injured bird to his room.

A Canadian tourist was found guilty on two counts of animal cruelty after grabbing Peachy the flamingo from its habitat and taking the bird to his hotel room in Las Vegas.

Mitchell Fairbarn, a tourist from Ontario, Canada, was convicted by a Clark County jury of felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty after taking a Chilean flamingo named Peachy from its habitat at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino to his room while intoxicated, causing injuries to the bird's wings and feathers.

A Canadian man was convicted by a jury on two counts of animal cruelty (one felony and one misdemeanor) involving a flamingo. The report is from 8 News Now (Las Vegas, NV).

Mitchell Fairbarn was found guilty by a jury at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas after being accused of stealing and abusing a flamingo from a casino enclosure on the Las Vegas Strip.

Guadalupe Camarillo Guarneros pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor charge of conspiracy to commit a crime in an animal cruelty case after a horse was found dead in east Las Vegas, having been dragged by a pickup truck.

Mitchell Fairbarn was convicted by a Clark County jury on two counts of animal cruelty (one felony and one misdemeanor) after stealing and injuring a Chilean flamingo named Peachy from the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino wildlife habitat and taking the bird to his hotel room.

Mitchell Fairbarn is accused of stealing and abusing a flamingo at the Flamingo hotel in Las Vegas. The article discusses his trial at the Regional Justice Center.

Mitchell Fairbarn is on trial in Las Vegas, accused of stealing and abusing a flamingo. Testimony in the trial detailed the bird's injuries and an 'alcohol-soaked Las Vegas trip'.

Mitchell Fairbarn is accused of stealing a flamingo from its casino enclosure in Las Vegas and abusing it. His trial is ongoing at the Regional Justice Center.

Mitchell Fairbarn is on trial at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, accused of stealing and abusing a flamingo from a Strip resort. Testimony details the bird's injuries and an alcohol-soaked trip.

Mitchell Fairbarn got drunk, took a flamingo named Peachy from the Flamingo resort's habitat, brought it to his hotel room, and tortured it. He is now on trial for two felony counts of cruelty to animals.

Mitchell Fairbarn is accused of injuring a flamingo named Peachy by grabbing it by the legs and pulling it to the ground while attempting to steal it from its habitat at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino. He faces animal abuse and cruelty charges.

A teen accused of stabbing three horses at a Las Vegas barrel racing event is awaiting a psychological evaluation. The incident occurred at the South Point Hotel & Casino, and the teen was arrested and booked into the Clark County Juvenile Hall. Charges include animal torture and malicious destruction of private property.

A new dog training academy, Nevada Canine Training Academy, opened at the former site of Working Dogs of Nevada, which was shut down after an animal abuse investigation. Two employees from Working Dogs of Nevada were arrested for animal abuse, and one was deported. Prosecutors declined to pursue charges against the other employee. Animal advocates protested the new facility due to its owner's ties to the previous rescue and ongoing concerns about animal abuse in Las Vegas.

Gloria Lee and Kirk Bills are charged with attempted animal cruelty, burglary, and arson in connection with a January pet shop fire at Prince and Princess Pet Boutique. Lee was granted a temporary reprieve from house arrest by District Judge David Barker, but the judge later recalled the case to question her request to leave Nevada for a memorial service.

Eric Lee Ward left his 10-year-old Siberian husky, Lana, in his Audi Q5 for several hours during extreme heat (111 degrees Fahrenheit) after an argument with his "sugar momma." The dog died from heat stroke, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and organ failure. Ward initially told a friend the dog was with a neighbor but later found her dead and took her to Aloha Animal Hospital. He was arrested on a felony animal cruelty charge.

Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs was transferred to a transitional housing facility in Reno after being sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for a DUI resulting in death and vehicular manslaughter. The 2021 crash killed Tina Tintor and her golden retriever.

Eric Lee Ward left his 10-year-old Siberian Husky, Lana, in his Audi SUV for over three hours in 111°F heat in Las Vegas after an argument with his "sugar momma." He found the dog dead and stiff in the backseat. A necropsy confirmed the dog died of severe heatstroke and organ failure. Ward was arrested and booked for felony animal cruelty.

Five of the 21 Sphynx cats seized from local breeder Shanti Cloonan by Henderson animal control have died. The article implies neglect due to the seizure of the cats and subsequent deaths.

Five cats seized from a Sphynx breeder in Henderson, Nevada, died. Buyers are seeking reimbursement for vet bills, implying neglect or poor conditions at the breeder.

Two employees of Working Dogs of Nevada were arrested on felony animal cruelty charges after an investigation revealed alleged abuse of dogs, including being lifted off the ground by leashes and repeated use of electronic collars. The incident occurred at a dog training facility in Las Vegas.

Five of 21 Sphynx cats rescued from a breeding operation run by Shanti Cloonan in Henderson have died due to severe illnesses, and six deceased cats were found in a freezer at her home. The court awarded custody of the cats to the City of Henderson, ruling Cloonan unfit to care for them. Charges are being reviewed by the City Attorney's Office.

Michael Martenies, owner of Sit Means Sit Dog Training, was arrested after a bulldog died from heat stroke while traveling in an unlicensed company cargo van.

A Metropolitan Police Department officer was depicted in a video kicking a police dog during a police response near Tropicana Avenue and Boulder Highway. The LVMPD is aware of the incident, which occurred on August 11, but has not commented on an investigation.

Mitchell Fairbarn is accused of illegally entering the flamingo habitat at the Flamingo resort on the Las Vegas Strip and harming a flamingo. He cannot return to Canada before his trial.

John Johnstone, a former Working Dogs of Nevada trainer, was accused of abusing dogs in his care in Clark County, Nevada. He was arrested on animal cruelty charges but was subsequently deported to Scotland while his criminal case was still pending.

Mitchell Fairbarn, a Canadian tourist, pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty charges after being accused of injuring several flamingos in their habitat at the Flamingo resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip. He was captured on video allegedly grabbing and choking a flamingo.

Michael Gordon Martenies, a dog trainer in Las Vegas, was arrested after an English Bulldog named Taco died of heat stroke. Taco was transported in a van with non-functioning rear air conditioning, leading to its death. A necropsy determined the death was "non-accidental."

Destiny Reyes was accused of abusing a duck on the Las Vegas Strip. Surveillance video showed her throwing the duck, holding it, shaking it, dropping it to the ground, smacking it, and forcing its wings to spread open. She appeared in court, and her attorney is working to get her into a mental health facility.

A judge denied a motion to ease house arrest for Mitchell Fairbarn, a Canadian man charged with harming flamingos at the Flamingo Las Vegas. Fairbarn allegedly trespassed onto the flamingo habitat on March 3 to harass and injure multiple birds. He is a flight risk due to his lack of ties to Nevada.

A bulldog died in 102-degree heat, leading to a felony charge against the owner of a Las Vegas dog training business.

A one-year-old English bulldog named Taco died from heatstroke and subsequent organ failure after its first day of training with Michael Martenies, who runs a Sit Means Sit franchise. Taco was left in a van with broken rear air conditioning vents for approximately 25 minutes after training. Martenies faces charges related to the animal's death.

Owner of a Las Vegas dog training business was arrested after a bulldog died.

Michael Martenies, a Las Vegas dog trainer, was arrested after a 1.5-year-old English bulldog named Taco died during a training session. The dog, which had known breathing issues, was placed in a non-functioning climate-controlled crate in a van, leading to its death.

Michael Martenies, owner of a Las Vegas dog training franchise, faces a felony animal cruelty charge after a bulldog died of heatstroke in a van.

Michael Martenies, owner of Sit Means Sit Dog Training in Las Vegas, was arrested after an English Bulldog named "Taco" died from heatstroke after a training session. Taco was left in a transport van with broken AC vents for about 25 minutes. A necropsy confirmed heatstroke as the cause of death.

Destiny Reyes was arrested after allegedly injuring a duck she took from a fountain on the Las Vegas Strip. Police stated she tossed the duck back and forth after grabbing it, causing injuries to its right wing. Her public defender argues she should not have been charged because the duck was a wild animal and not "kept" as defined by the statute.

Michael Martenies, owner of Sit Means Sit Dog Training in Las Vegas, is facing charges after an English Bulldog named Taco died following a training session. A necropsy determined Taco's cause of death was disseminated intravascular coagulation and subsequent organ failure secondary to heat stroke, which occurred while the dog was in Martenies' care.

A Las Vegas judge denied a motion to dismiss a felony animal cruelty charge against Destiny Reyes, who is accused of hurting a duck at a Las Vegas Strip resort. The defense argued the ducks were wild animals and not pets, while the prosecution countered that the Venetian maintained the ducks and that Reyes temporarily became a keeper when she removed and handled the duck. The judge ruled the case will proceed to trial.

Destiny Reyes is accused of injuring a duck on the Las Vegas Strip by removing it from a fountain, dropping it, and forcefully spreading its wings.

A former sheriff's deputy is facing an animal cruelty charge in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A 17-year-old girl is accused of stabbing three horses at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The horses survived but could not compete. The teenager was charged with 12 counts of willful or malicious killing, maiming, or torturing a horse and three counts of felony malicious destruction of private property. Prosecutors are seeking to try her as an adult.

A puppy was found in a dumpster behind an animal hospital in Henderson, sparking an animal cruelty investigation.

A three-month-old puppy named Treasure was found critically injured near a dumpster in Henderson, Nevada. The puppy had two broken legs, a broken jaw, and rocks inside his intestines, and was also malnourished. Police are searching for the person(s) responsible for abandoning the puppy.

Angel Ventura Ayala was arrested for allegedly throwing a cat against a wall in Henderson, Nevada. The cat received treatment at an animal hospital. The Clark County District Attorney is responding to community concern regarding the case.

Carolyn Luke and Timothy Miller were back in court after being accused of hoarding hundreds of animals and keeping them in horrible conditions. They agreed to plead guilty to a category D felony, which could be reduced to a misdemeanor if they complete probation.

John Johnstone and Tabitha Berube were arrested and 35 dogs were seized in Las Vegas as part of an animal cruelty investigation. Detectives received information about abusive training practices and served a warrant at a facility on W. Lake Mead Boulevard. All dogs were taken to The Animal Foundation for examination. Johnstone faces four counts related to animal cruelty.

More than 50 dogs were confiscated in two separate animal abuse incidents.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department arrested two people in connection with a month-long animal abuse investigation. A search warrant was conducted on the Working Dogs of Nevada facility, and 35 dogs were seized and transported to the Animal Foundation.

Antonio Oliver was arrested after a witness reported seeing him swinging a cat at another person until it died. The incident occurred in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kevin Nguyen admitted to strangling his sister's 5-month-old cat, Cal, during what his sister described as a mental episode. He is facing an animal abuse charge in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Karl Garcia and his son Logan Garcia are facing charges after Karl shot and killed a cat in their backyard in Las Vegas. The cat, named Taco, had allegedly attacked their dog. Karl shot Taco with a BB gun and then a .22 caliber handgun, and then disposed of the body in a dumpster. Logan was involved in the initial confrontation with the cat and attempted to get the cat out of the yard.

A man was arrested for shooting and killing a dog in the east Las Vegas valley.

Olivia Underwood was indicted by a grand jury after her three-year-old French Bulldog, Jazzy, died from heat exposure after being left in a crate in her backyard for 20 hours. Temperatures reached around 103 degrees. Underwood claimed she forgot Jazzy was outside after working an overnight shift. Records show previous incidents with Animal Protection Services.

Crystal Alva-Sanchez is charged with animal abuse after her husky, Balto, died due to neglect. The dog was found emaciated with an untreated, maggot-infested wound. Neighbors called the police after believing the dog was being beaten. The dog died before receiving medical attention.

Guadalupe Camarillo Guarneros was accused of latching a horse named Pinto onto a truck and forcing him to walk under the Las Vegas heat, resulting in the horse's death. Guarneros turned himself in after social media posts of the incident circulated. The incident took place in the 1300 block of Ringe Lane, near Nellis Boulevard and Washington Avenue.

Camarillo Guarneros turned himself in after his horse died from being pulled behind a car with a rope. Several pigs, including three newborns, were rescued from his home. Animal advocates are calling for additional charges against Guarneros related to the rescued pigs.

Dozens of animals were removed from a property in east Las Vegas after a horse was found dead near Nellis and Washington. The article does not mention specific charges against a named defendant, but it does describe a situation consistent with animal neglect and cruelty.

Dozens of farm animals were rescued in east Las Vegas after a horse was found dead near Nellis and Washington. This incident is being investigated as a case of animal cruelty and neglect.

Mitchell Fairbarn is accused of stealing a flamingo named Peachy from the Flamingo resort on the Las Vegas Strip, taking it to his room, and torturing it by choking it and throwing it to the floor. He faces four counts of animal cruelty.

A man was arrested after a video showed him dragging a horse with his truck, leading to the animal's death. He was charged with animal torture and cruelty.

Mitchell Fairbarn, a Canadian tourist, pleaded not guilty to four animal cruelty charges after being accused of injuring flamingos at the Flamingo resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip. He was allegedly seen on video grabbing and choking flamingos, and an arrest report indicates he admitted to injuring a bird's wing and rupturing its blood supply. Fairbarn claimed he saw a flamingo in distress and tried to help, despite signs warning against entering the habitat. The flamingos have since recovered.

A couple is accused of abusing their family dog.

An animal welfare group has filed a complaint against the Clark County District Attorney for their handling of animal cruelty prosecutions.

A suspect was arrested after a horse was found dead in east Las Vegas, having been dragged by a truck.

A horse was found dead in a ditch in the east Las Vegas valley after being dragged by a white pickup truck. Animal control and Metro Police are investigating the incident.

Mitchell Fairbarn, a Canadian tourist, pleaded not guilty to four animal cruelty charges after being accused of abusing a flamingo at a Las Vegas Strip resort. A jury trial is scheduled for October 12.

A dog was found dead inside a crate that was thrown in a dumpster, prompting an animal cruelty investigation.

A juvenile court has postponed a hearing to decide if a teenager accused of stabbing horses at a Las Vegas resort will be charged as an adult. The teen was arrested for allegedly stabbing three horses at the South Point Equestrian Center during a barrel racing event in May. The horses sustained non-life-threatening injuries but were unable to compete.

Guadalupe Camarillo Guarneros owned a horse named Pinto. He would walk Pinto by affixing a lasso to his neck and attaching it to his truck, as he claimed health issues prevented him from walking the horse himself. During one such "walk," Pinto appeared resistant and ultimately collapsed and died. Camarillo Guarneros expressed remorse for not calling the police or doing more to help Pinto. Although no necropsy was performed, police booked him on a charge of willful or malicious torture, maiming or killing of an animal, stating that photos and videos of his treatment of Pinto were cruel.

Guadalupe Camarillo Guarneros was arrested by Las Vegas police after a video surfaced showing a horse being pulled by a pickup truck. The horse was later found dead. He turned himself in at LVMPD Headquarters and was booked into the Clark County Detention Center.

A horse named Pinto was found dead in a Las Vegas neighborhood after being forced to walk and run behind a pickup truck registered to Guadalupe Camarillo Guarneros. Surveillance video and witness statements led to Guarneros' arrest.

John Johnstone, a dog trainer in Nevada, was accused of animal abuse after footage showed him dragging and kicking dogs. He has since been deported to Scotland. A co-defendant, Tabitha Barube, had her charges dismissed.

Guadalupe Camarillo Guarneros turned himself in after a video on social media showed him pulling a horse with a truck, which later died. He has been booked into the Clark County Detention Center on a charge of animal abuse.

Mitchell Fairbarn, a Canadian tourist, is accused of harming several flamingos at an exhibit on the Las Vegas Strip. He pleaded not guilty to four felony animal abuse charges after being caught on surveillance camera cornering several flamingos and grabbing one, which he brought back to his hotel room. He told police he brought it back to “pop its wing back in place”.

Destiny Reyes was arrested after climbing into the Venetian Fountain on the Las Vegas Strip, grabbing a baby duck, and tossing it back and forth, causing injury to its right wing. She was uncooperative with police and surveillance footage showed her mishandling the duck, including dropping it, smacking it, and forcefully spreading its wings.

Destiny Reyes, 29, was arrested after she was seen grabbing a baby duck from a fountain at the Venetian Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. The duck sustained an injured right wing and was handled forcefully. Reyes pleaded not guilty to felony cruelty to animals.

A horse was allegedly dragged by a pickup truck in east Las Vegas valley and later found dead. Guadalupe CamarilloGuarneros was identified as a suspect and has been arrested and booked into the Clark County Detention Center.

A horse was found dead after being pulled by a pickup truck in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Animal Cruelty Section is investigating and seeking a suspect.

An animal welfare group has filed a complaint over the Clark County District Attorney's handling of animal cruelty prosecutions.

Las Vegas police are seeking the owner of a truck involved in an animal cruelty incident.

Las Vegas police are investigating the death of a horse found in the east valley. A social media video reportedly shows a white pickup truck pulling the horse. Police are seeking information to identify the horse's owner and the driver(s) of the truck.

A horse was found dead in east Las Vegas. Police are investigating after video reportedly showed a pickup truck dragging the horse. Neighbors reported the horse's hooves were worn down from being dragged. LVMPD Animal Cruelty Section is asking for public's help to identify the owner/driver.

Las Vegas Metro police are investigating an animal cruelty incident after a video on social media appeared to show a horse being dragged and later dying in an east valley neighborhood over the weekend. Police are searching for the owner of the horse and/or the driver(s) of a white truck.

An animal abuse charge against an unnamed individual in the "Working Dogs of Nevada case" was dropped due to insufficient evidence.

Henry Ruggs was driving drunk at 156 mph when he killed 23-year-old Tina Tintor and her dog on Nov. 2, 2021.

John Johnstone and Tabitah Berube were arrested on felony animal cruelty charges after an investigation into a Las Vegas dog training facility led police to remove 35 dogs from the business. Johnstone has been deported to Scotland, and a bench warrant was issued. The prosecutor dropped the case against Berube due to insufficient evidence.

Mitchell Fairbarn was charged with four felony counts of animal cruelty after injuring a flamingo on the Las Vegas Strip. The complaint expresses concern that the resolution may not reflect the seriousness of the conduct.

The suspect in the Working Dogs of Nevada animal abuse case has been deported, and charges against another individual have been dropped.

One suspect in the Working Dogs of Nevada animal abuse case has been deported, and charges have been dropped for another. The article does not specify the names of the individuals involved or the exact nature of the animal abuse. It is implied that the animal abuse case is related to the organization "Working Dogs of Nevada".

A judge said a dog trainer accused in an animal abuse case tied to Working Dogs of Nevada has been deported, and prosecutors have declined to pursue an animal abuse charge against a second employee, Tabitha Berube. Las Vegas police arrested two employees of Working Dogs of Nevada earlier this year in connection with allegations of animal abuse at the valley animal training and rescue facility. A former employee shared video with FOX5 that appears to show a trainer dragging a dog and, at one point, kicking a foot toward it. Police identified the trainer as John Johnstone. In court, a judge said Johnstone “has been deported and is in Scotland,” and the court would issue a bench warrant. ICE officials confirmed to FOX5 that Johnstone was deported on May 4. Metro police reports said Johnstone was seen on surveillance video attempting to kick, drag and swing dogs he was training at Working Dogs of Nevada, a facility that claimed to rehabilitate and rehome dogs. Court records show three out of four animal abuse charges Johnstone was facing were dropped.

John Johnstone, a trainer at Working Dogs of Nevada, was accused of abusing dogs. He was deported to Scotland, but an arrest warrant for him is still active in Las Vegas Justice Court. Prosecutors dropped charges against another employee, Tabitha Berube.

A minor accused of stabbing three horses during a Las Vegas barrel racing event could soon face elevated charges. The alleged incident happened over the weekend at South Point Hotel Casino and Spa’s equestrian center. Three horses were found with stab wounds, and Metro investigators believed the suspect used a knife to attack the animals.

A competitor was removed from an event at South Point Las Vegas after a horse mistreatment incident. No further details are available about charges or the individual involved.

Jorge Guzman Torres, Grisel Juarez Diaz, and Ignacio Juarez Gomez were arrested in Pahrump, Nye County, Nevada, in what authorities describe as the largest cockfighting operation investigated by the department. The investigation began after deputies found a social media account showing individuals raising roosters and hens for fighting. Arrest reports indicate that many of the roosters had their combs removed, which USDA agents state is done to reduce blood flow during fights. Torres faces 189 charges, including 56 for animal abuse.

Destiny Reyes, 29, faces a felony animal cruelty charge after casino security called police, reporting that she had jumped into a fountain last Tuesday afternoon and grabbed Daffy, a female duckling.

More than 100 dogs were rescued from an RV in Mesquite, Nevada, following a months-long animal welfare investigation. Giustino Laudanda and Michelle Santos were arrested in connection with the case. All dogs have since been examined by a veterinarian, vaccinated, and deemed healthy and suitable for adoption.

A teenager is accused of stabbing three horses at a barrel racing event in Las Vegas. Prosecutors are seeking to charge the teenager as an adult. The horses sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Mitchell Fairbarn broke into the flamingo habitat at the Flamingo Hotel, injured several birds, and took one named Peachy to his hotel room.

Destiny Reyes, 29, faces a felony animal cruelty charge after casino security called police, reporting that she had jumped into a fountain last Tuesday afternoon and grabbed Daffy, a female duckling. A judge set bail at $7,500 and ordered Reyes to be subject to high-level electronic monitoring if released and cannot possess animals. She will be ordered out of the Strip.

Jorge Guzman Torres was arrested in Nye County, Nevada, as part of a cockfighting investigation. He is facing multiple felony and gross misdemeanor charges, including owning birds for cockfighting, animal abuse, operating a residence for cockfighting, and possession of gaffs.

Destiny Reyes was arrested and charged with animal cruelty after allegedly injuring a duck on the Las Vegas Strip. Surveillance video reportedly shows Reyes violently handling the duck, including tossing it, dropping it, striking it, and pulling its wings. The duck sustained a wing injury. Bail was set at $7,500, and Reyes was ordered not to have or be around animals.

A woman was accused of injuring a baby duck on the Las Vegas Strip. Bail was set at $7,500.

Bail set at $7.5K for woman accused of injuring baby duck on Las Vegas Strip

A woman was accused of injuring a baby duck on the Las Vegas Strip. Bail was set at $7,500.

Destiny Reyes was arrested after being accused of injuring a baby duck on the Las Vegas Strip. She allegedly climbed into the Venetian Fountain, grabbed a duck, and later returned, tossing the duck back and forth. Police found the duck with injuries to its right wing.

Mitchell Fairbarn allegedly broke into the Flamingo Hotel's flamingo habitat, grabbed a bird named "Peachy," and injured other birds. He was seen on surveillance footage returning to his hotel room with the animal.

More than 20 dogs were rescued from an RV in Mesquite, Nevada and taken to the Utah Humane Society.

Prosecutors are seeking to charge a teenager as an adult for stabbing horses at South Point.

A teenage girl was arrested after intentionally injuring three horses with a sharp object at a barrel racing event at South Point in Las Vegas.

Former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs is asking for an early release from prison nearly five years after a crash that killed Tina Tintor and her dog. Ruggs, a former NFL player, appeared virtually in front of the Nevada parole board yesterday. The request stems from a high-speed drunk driving crash in 2021. Ruggs told the board he takes full responsibility for his actions that caused the deadly crash.

A teenage girl was arrested after allegedly stabbing three horses at a barrel racing competition at the South Point Casino in Las Vegas. The horses sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Authorities cracked down on an alleged cockfighting operation in Pahrump, Nevada, leading to the arrests of three suspects and seizure of nearly 500 birds. The suspects are Jorge Guzman Torres, Grisel Juarez Diaz, and Ignacio Juarez Gomez. They face charges including owning birds for cockfighting and animal abuse.

Mitchell Fairbarn, a Canadian tourist, is accused of injuring several flamingos and stealing one from a wildlife habitat at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Surveillance video allegedly shows him grabbing several flamingos. He faces four counts of animal cruelty. Fairbarn claimed he was drunk and took a flamingo to his room to "pop" its wing back into place.

Cynthia Lynn Medina was indicted by a Clark County grand jury on multiple charges, including seven counts of bestiality. Police found videos of Medina sexually abusing two pitbulls and a French bulldog. Authorities described bestiality as a form of torture for animals.

A teenager is accused of stabbing three horses at the South Point Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. All three horses survived but were unable to compete. The teenager was charged with 12 counts of willful or malicious killing, maiming, or torturing a horse and 3 counts of felony malicious destruction of private property valued at more than $5,000. Prosecutors are also reviewing additional charges including animal cruelty and felony property damage.

Jorge Guzman Torres was arrested in Pahrump, Nevada, in connection with a large-scale cockfighting operation. He faces multiple felony and gross misdemeanor charges related to owning birds for cockfighting, animal abuse, operating a cockfighting residence, conspiracy, possession of cockfighting implements, and possession of personal identifying information.

A teen accused of stabbing three horses during a barrel racing event at South Point. Prosecutors are seeking to charge her as an adult.

Mitchell Fairbarn, a Canadian man, is accused of illegally entering the flamingo habitat at the Flamingo resort in Las Vegas and taking a flamingo named Peachy back to his room, where he allegedly tortured the bird. He faces four counts of cruelty to animals. The flamingo is expected to recover.

A juvenile, Trinity Player, is accused of stabbing horses at the South Point hotel-casino & spa in Las Vegas. Prosecutors are seeking to charge her as an adult.

A woman, Destiny Reyes, is accused of snatching a juvenile duck from The Venetian fountain and abusing it. The duck was recovered by the Metropolitan Police Department.

More than 100 dogs were recovered from an RV in Mesquite, Nevada. Giustino Laudando and Michelle Santos were arrested and are facing multiple charges related to animal cruelty and neglect. Police had received multiple complaints about an excessive number of dogs at a home.

A 17-year-old girl is accused of stabbing three horses at a barrel racing competition in Las Vegas. She appeared in juvenile court and was ordered to remain in custody without bail. The Clark County District Attorney is seeking to have her tried as an adult. She faces 12 charges of animal cruelty and three counts of destruction of property.

A teenage girl is accused of stabbing three horses with a sharp object at the South Point Equestrian Center during the National Barrel Horse Association Super Show. The District Attorney recommends she be tried as an adult.

Authorities in Mesquite rescued 77 dogs from inside an RV last week, and another 33 dogs were recovered on Tuesday. The dogs required extensive medical attention. Giustino Laudando had previously been cited for violating city animal ordinances and was arrested twice for failing to comply. He and Michelle Santos were arrested and booked into jail on charges of animal cruelty and neglect.

A teenage girl was arrested after intentionally injuring three horses with a sharp object at an equestrian event in Las Vegas. The horses sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

More than 100 dogs were rescued from an RV and Bureau of Land Management property in Mesquite, Nevada. The dogs were found in poor condition, with many requiring medical attention. Giustino Laudando was initially cited for violating city animal ordinances and arrested twice for failing to comply. Later, Laudando and Michelle Santos were arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty and misdemeanor animal neglect.

A teenage girl stabbed three horses at the South Point Casino. The horses are expected to survive but cannot compete.

A teenager was accused of stabbing three horses at a Las Vegas barrel racing event. The teen appeared in Clark County Family Court and was ordered to remain in custody. Police found three horses with stab wounds at the South Point Equestrian Center. The teenager was arrested on 12 counts of animal cruelty and 3 counts of destruction of property.

114 dogs were rescued from a crowded RV in Mesquite after months of complaints from neighbors. Giustino Laudanda and Michelle Santos are facing over 100 charges related to animal abuse.

A teenager is accused of stabbing three horses at a barrel racing event in Las Vegas. Animal advocates are pushing for the maximum penalty, and the Clark County District Attorney is seeking to try the juvenile as an adult.

Destiny Reyes was arrested for allegedly abusing a duck taken from the Venetian Resort fountain on the Las Vegas Strip. Hotel security observed her "tossing" the duck back and forth on video surveillance.

Joshua Booth was charged with felony animal cruelty after allegedly drowning a cat. Police found a wet cat and a tub of water in his garage after a neighbor provided video of Booth throwing a wet cat into the street.

A teenage girl was taken into custody after three horses were intentionally injured with a sharp object at a barrel racing competition at South Point Casino in Las Vegas. The injuries are not considered life-threatening but will prevent the horses from competing. The girl was booked into Clark County Juvenile Hall.

Mitchell Fairbarn is accused of injuring several flamingos and stealing one from a Las Vegas Strip enclosure. He made his first in-person court appearance and is facing animal abuse-related charges. He was seen on camera cornering several flamingos, grabbing one, and taking it to his hotel room. He told police he was trying to "pop" the flamingo's wing back in place.

A teenage girl was arrested after stabbing three horses in the barn area of South Point Casino during a barrel racing event in Las Vegas.

Giustino Laudando and Michelle Santos were arrested after more than 100 dogs were rescued from an RV in Mesquite. Many of the dogs required extensive medical attention, and several were pregnant. Laudando's bail was set at $10,000, and he was barred from owning any animals. Charges for Santos are still pending. The animal shelter is working through the legal process of determining ownership for the dogs.

Dozens of dogs were rescued from an RV in Mesquite, Nevada after months of complaints about a local home housing an excessive number of dogs. The suspect appeared in court, and the case remains under investigation as officials consider additional criminal charges.

Dozens of dogs were rescued in Mesquite, Nevada in an animal cruelty case. The dogs are now ready for new homes.

More than 100 dogs were rescued from overcrowded and unsafe conditions in Mesquite, Nevada. The suspect, Giustino Laudando, had accumulated over 100 dogs in an RV and another hidden location, despite a legal limit of three dogs per household in Mesquite. He was arrested twice and issued multiple citations for animal welfare violations after a months-long investigation triggered by neighbor complaints about the smell and condition of the animals. Some dogs were pregnant, and many were in urgent need of medical attention. Laudando was eventually evicted and attempted to flee with the dogs into the desert before being found again. The Mesquite Animal Shelter is now caring for the rescued dogs and is seeking donations.

Jorge Guzman Torres was arrested in Pahrump, Nevada, in connection with an alleged cockfighting operation. He faces 187 charges, including felony counts of owning birds for cockfighting, animal abuse, operating a residence for cockfighting, conspiracy to operate a residence for cockfighting, possession of gaffs, and possession of personal identifying information.

A teenager is accused of stabbing three horses at the South Point Casino in Las Vegas during a competition. The horses survived but could not compete further. The district attorney is seeking to try the teenager as an adult due to the severity and premeditated nature of the crime.

A teenager was arrested and is facing charges for intentionally stabbing three horses at the South Point Casino in Las Vegas. The District Attorney's office is seeking to try the teenager as an adult due to the severity of the alleged crimes.

Mitchell Fairbarn, 33, of Ontario, Canada, is accused of stealing a flamingo and injuring several other birds at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. He faces four counts of felony animal abuse. Surveillance footage shows Fairbarn entering the bird habitat, grabbing a bird named 'Peachy,' and returning to his hotel room with it. He also allegedly injured other animals.

A teenage girl was arrested in connection with intentionally injuring three horses with a sharp object at a barn near the South Point Hotel Casino. The horses are expected to be unable to compete due to their injuries. The teen was taken into custody and booked on 12 counts of willful or malicious killing, maiming, or torturing a horse and 3 counts of felony malicious destruction of private property.

Giustino Laudando and Michelle Santos were arrested on animal cruelty charges after more than 100 dogs were found inside an RV in Mesquite, Nevada. They face felony animal cruelty and misdemeanor animal neglect charges. This followed multiple complaints about an excessive number of dogs at a local home, violations of city animal ordinances, and Laudando's prior arrests on related warrants. The seized dogs, totaling 114, are receiving care, and some have been transferred to the Humane Society of Utah for adoption.

A man and a woman were arrested after 77 dogs were found in their RV. The dogs were seized and taken to a shelter. Later, 33 more dogs were found, bringing the total to 114. The dogs are now being rehomed by various animal welfare organizations.

Giustino Laudando and Michelle Santos were arrested on animal cruelty charges after police found 77 dogs in an RV. They had been cited previously for animal ordinance violations. After their arrest, 33 more dogs were found, bringing the total to 114 dogs receiving care at the Mesquite Animal Shelter. Many of the animals required extensive medical attention, and several were pregnant.

Giustino Laudando and Michelle Santos were arrested after 77 dogs were recovered from an RV. They were charged with animal cruelty and neglect. An additional 33 dogs were found, bringing the total to 114 animals taken into protective custody and transported to the Mesquite Animal Shelter.

Joshua Booth was charged with a felony for allegedly drowning a cat named Rita. Police found video evidence and a wet cat in distress in his garage.

Edward Miley was arrested after his wife, District Judge Stefany Miley, called the police. She reported that her husband was drunk and abusive. Court documents state that Edward Miley body slammed his wife and hit her in the hip. He then became abusive with the family dog, grabbing it by the throat and threatening to kill it, and later choking it. A veterinarian was called for the dog. One of the couple's sons told police he saw his father hit his mom and choke the dog.

Joshua D. Booth killed a 2-year-old female cat named Rita, belonging to his neighbor, after an ongoing dispute about the neighbor's animals. Booth claimed self-defense, stating the cat attacked him and then "spontaneously drowned." Police found another cat, Sweetie, in Booth's garage that was "wet and appeared frightful."

Joshua D. Booth killed his neighbor's cat, Rita, and claimed self-defense. He told police the cat attacked him and then "spontaneously drowned." Police found another wet and "frightful" cat, Sweetie, in his garage.

A man is accused of sexually assaulting three children and a cat in an unspecified location.

Joshua D. Booth, 51, killed a 2-year-old female cat named Rita and was found with another wet and "frightful" cat named Sweetie in his garage. Booth claimed self-defense, stating the cat attacked him and "spontaneously drowned."

Joshua D. Booth killed his neighbor's cat, Rita, and claimed self-defense. Police found scratch marks on his arms, and a video showed him throwing the cat from his garage.

John Johnstone, 38, faces multiple counts of willfully or maliciously torturing, maiming or mutilating a pet. Tabitha Berube, one of the dog rescue employees arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty, appears in court via videoconference during her arraignment at the Regional Justice Center on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas.

Joshua Booth is facing felony charges for the drowning death of a cat named Rita. Surveillance video allegedly shows the cat being thrown from Booth's garage while soaking wet. Detectives found a garden hose, a tub full of water, and another distressed wet cat in his garage.

Joshua Booth has been charged with a felony for allegedly drowning a cat to death in Las Vegas. Police found a wet cat in his garage, and a neighbor provided video of a cat being thrown from his garage while soaking wet. Another wet cat was found in distress.

Joshua Booth was charged with a felony in connection with the drowning death of a cat named Rita. Surveillance video allegedly showed him throwing a soaking wet cat from his garage into the street. Police found a garden hose and a tub filled with water in his garage, and another wet, distressed cat.

The Clark County district attorney has filed felony charges against a man accused of drowning his neighbor's cat. The man is not named in the article, but the article title specifically mentions feline drowning which is a form of animal cruelty.

A dog was killed in a boat explosion at Lake Mead. The cause of the explosion and fire remains under investigation.

Joshua Booth was charged with felony animal cruelty after allegedly drowning his neighbor's cat. Police found the cat's body and another distressed, wet cat in Booth's garage. Booth claimed self-defense, but officers disputed this.

Henderson Animal Protection Services removed over 40 animals (dogs, cats, turtles, birds, and ferrets) from a home due to unsanitary and neglectful conditions. The person responsible will be cited under City ordinances, and some animals required urgent veterinary care.

A suspect in the "Working Dogs of Nevada" animal abuse case has been detained by ICE.

A puppy owner was charged with animal cruelty after their animal was allegedly exposed to cocaine.

Over 40 animals were seized from a Henderson home operating as a nonprofit animal organization. The article implies neglect due to the seizure of the animals, but details of charges or arrests are not yet available.

A box of decapitated birds was found in a dumpster at the Bay Bridge Apartment complex in central Las Vegas. A resident reported finding the box, which contained multiple white birds that appeared to have been decapitated. Another resident had previously reported seeing a man in all white slicing the necks of birds. Clark County Animal Protection Services is investigating the incident.

Over 40 animals including dogs, cats, turtles, birds, and ferrets were seized from a home in Henderson, Nevada, that was reportedly operating as a nonprofit animal rescue. Several animals require urgent care for conditions including contagious diseases. Authorities are investigating if the nonprofit was operating illegally and if criminal charges will be filed.

Over 40 animals, including dogs, cats, turtles, birds, and ferrets, were seized from a home operating as a nonprofit animal organization in Henderson due to unsafe and unsanitary conditions. Several animals required urgent medical care for conditions including contagious diseases. The investigation is ongoing.

Alexis Flores was arrested and pleaded guilty to throwing a dog named Marley into a Las Vegas dumpster to "teach it a lesson" after it nipped at his daughter. He was sentenced at the Regional Justice Center.

John Johnston, a dog trainer at Working Dogs of Nevada, was arrested after a month-long investigation into alleged animal cruelty at the animal shelter. Videos provided to police show Johnston repeatedly using shock collars on dogs, stepping on their leashes to pull their heads to the ground, and swinging dogs around in mid-air using their leashes. He faces four felony charges.

A dog named Sarge, allegedly abused at Working Dogs of Nevada, is receiving behavioral training at a new facility. The article mentions a suspect in the Working Dogs of Nevada animal abuse case was detained by ICE, but does not name the suspect in this article.

Tabitha Berube and John Johnstone, employees of Working Dogs of Nevada, were arrested following a month-long animal abuse investigation. Berube is accused of failing to intervene in an incident involving a dog. Both were released on bond, and the next hearing is set for June 24.

Joshua Booth is facing felony animal cruelty charges after he allegedly drowned his neighbor's cat in his garage with a garden hose and tub full of water. Police found another wet and frightened cat in the garage. Booth claimed self-defense, saying the cat 'spontaneously drowned,' but officers disputed this. Scratches on Booth's arms suggest the cat fought for its life. The incident occurred at a townhome near Pecos Road and Harmon Avenue on April 12.