Man arrested for mistreatment after police find dead and mutilated animals in property in the interior of SP

A 62-year-old man was arrested this Friday (2) for animal abuse in Adamantina (SP). Police found dead and mutilated animals on his property.

The investigation into the case began after residents shared videos of the man attacking a dog. On September 4, police officers found several dead animals buried in the backyard.

The expert report showed that 3 puppies had mutilated tails without medication or professional care. The animals showed signs of abandonment and lack of food.

In testimony, the man admitted to attacking the dog, but denied the mutilations. The Civil Police indicted him this Tuesday (29) and requested preventive detention.

A 62-year-old man was arrested this Friday (2) for mistreatment after police found dead and mutilated animals in a property in Adamantina (SP). He had already been indicted on Tuesday (29), when the Civil Police concluded the investigation of the case.

According to the Civil Police, the preventive arrest warrant was served after an investigation by the 2nd Police District. After arrest, the suspect was taken to the police station and sent to public jail.

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The Civil Police concluded the investigation of a case of animal abuse in Adamantina (SP), which began after residents shared videos of the man attacking an animal.

The police went to the property on September 4 of this year and found several animals buried in the yard, both small and large, such as dogs, roosters and horses, as well as parts of their tails.

According to the Civil Police, which released the information this Tuesday (29), the situation found by the police at the beginning of the month and the video recorded by residents were formalized in a police report.

Despite the evidence, it was not possible to arrest the suspect during the action at the property, as there was no flagrant situation. The man, however, began to be investigated.

Police investigate animal abuse after finding bodies buried in land in Adamantina (SP) — Photo: Portal Siga Mais/Reproduction

The video that led to the investigation shows the suspect attacking a dog. According to the Civil Police, the images indicate that the attack occurred at night, while the police action at the property was carried out in the afternoon.

At the scene, the Scientific Police carried out an investigation. The report highlighted signs of mistreatment, including the case of three puppies whose tails were mutilated without the use of medication, supervision by a specialized professional or in a suitable location.

Furthermore, the animals showed signs of abandonment and, according to the police, did not have adequate access to water or food.

In testimony, the investigated admitted to having attacked the dog and stated that he took action after being bitten by the animal.

Regarding the mutilations on the puppies, he denied having been responsible. However, according to the Civil Police, witnesses interviewed during the investigation pointed to the man as the author of the mutilations.

Given the evidence gathered, the Civil Police indicted the man, in theory, for the crime of mistreatment against dogs, provided for in the Environmental Crimes Law (Law No. 9,605/1998). The delegate responsible also represented the Court for the preventive detention of the person being investigated.

According to the Civil Police, the request for preventive detention took into account the concrete seriousness of the facts. The police investigation was concluded and forwarded to the Judiciary and the Public Prosecutor's Office for the appropriate measures.

Police investigate animal abuse after finding bodies buried in land in Adamantina (SP) — Photo: Portal Siga Mais/Reproduction