A Southern California man was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing another person’s dog.
The suspect was identified as Scott Binder, 36, of Hesperia, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputies had been investigating an animal cruelty case where a male suspect was captured on video provoking and then fatally shooting a dog in a yard.
Following an investigation, deputies identified Binder as a possible suspect. On Oct. 28, authorities conducted surveillance at Binder’s home on the 14600 Block of Mojave Street, where they spotted a vehicle similar to the one seen in the security video.
Deputies arrested a Hesperia man for allegedly shooting and killing another person’s dog in San Bernardino County. (Hesperia Sheriff’s Station)
While conducting surveillance on Scott Binder’s home, deputies spotted a vehicle that was similar to the one seen in the video of a man fatally shooting a dog. (Hesperia Sheriff’s Station)
A search warrant was served at the suspect’s Hesperia home where detectives found evidence that allegedly confirmed Scott Binder was the man seen in the video fatally shooting a dog. (Hesperia Sheriff’s Station)
A search warrant was served and detectives found evidence that reportedly confirmed Binder was the man in the video.
He was arrested for multiple felony charges including animal cruelty, unlawful discharge of a firearm and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. He was booked into the High Desert Detention Center where he remains in custody.
No further details, including a motive behind the shooting, were released. Authorities did not release his booking photo.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the Hesperia Sheriff’s Station at 760-947-1539. Anonymous tips can be provided to We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 or online at wetip.com.
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