El Paso man arrested for animal cruelty after deputies find deceased dog

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — An El Paso man was arrested and charged with animal cruelty.

Deputies from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the El Paso County Animal Welfare Unit, arrested 55-year-old Juan Gutierrez on Monday in Canutillo.

Deputies responded to the 400 block of Elk Way in Canutillo.

Upon arrival, authorities discovered a deceased canine and several other animals in poor condition.

Gutierrez faces four counts of cruelty to non-livestock animals and is being held at the El Paso County Detention Facility with a bond set at $15,000.

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