A man hired by Santa Rosa County authorities to assist with a donkey reported to be roaming unattended on Deaton Bridge Road was arrested following the animal’s death, according to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.
The SRCSO said that on April 12 deputies responded to a complaint about the donkey. Philip Hayes, an independent livestock contractor, was contacted for assistance, according to the sheriff’s office.
A sheriff’s office spokesman said in a news release that the responding deputy left the area after Hayes arrived on the scene. The sheriff’s office later learned that the donkey was shot by Hayes and killed, the release states. This case was assigned to our Major Crimes Unit for investigation. It was determined through investigations that Hayes committed an act to an animal which resulted in cruel death and did not use humane methods in the killing of the livestock to prevent needless suffering, according to the SRCSO.
Witnesses stated that before the killing, Hayes was observed hand feeding the animal and refused to use equipment provided by the witness to facilitate the capturing of the animal. It was at this point that Hayes proceeded to his vehicle to obtain a firearm, according to the SRCSO. Hayes is being charged with inhumane slaughter of livestock and torture to inflict pain and serious injury or death (third-degree felony.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Reported Electrical Fire Damages Santa Rosa Retail StoreAn apparent electrical problem led to a fire that burned the façade of a clothing store on Sebastopol Road in Santa Rosa late Sunday night.
Consulte Mais informação »
Santa Clarita sues LA County over juvenile campThe city of Santa Clarita has filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County in an effort to block the creation of a camp for juvenile offenders.
Consulte Mais informação »
Rick's Tavern on Main Street in Santa Monica closing after 25 years in businessRick's Tavern on Main Street, a beloved restaurant and bar in Santa Monica that's been in business for 25 years, is closing its doors.
Consulte Mais informação »
Convicted killer who fled Santa Ana halfway house captured in Anaheim homeless encampmentOn Sunday, the Orange County District Attorney's Office released a statement that said its AB 109 Task Force had captured 19-year-old Nicholas 'Ike' Souzer.
Consulte Mais informação »
Santa Clarita officials challenge plan for juvey camp in cityThe LA County Board of Supervisors voted in March to house juvenile offenders at Camp Scott in Santa Clarita as the state closes all of its youth prisons. The City claims it would endanger the community.
Consulte Mais informação »