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<\/p>\nAn El Paso man was charged with cruelty to non-livestock animals after a German Shepherd puppy allegedly fell from the bed of his moving pickup truck and suffered visible injuries, according to a complaint affidavit filed by the El Paso County Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
A sheriff\u2019s lieutenant reported seeing the unsecured puppy fall from a black Chevrolet Silverado in the 400 block of South Darrington Road at about 6:58 p.m. Oct. 3. <\/p>\n
The puppy struck the pavement and sidewalk face-first, then went motionless, the affidavit states.<\/p>\n
El Paso sheriff’s deputies arrest driver after puppy falls from pickup truck bed (credit: EPCSO)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The dog later regained consciousness, cried and appeared to be in pain, according to the document. <\/p>\n
The lieutenant reported seeing blood and abrasions on the puppy\u2019s face, nose, and right rear leg, as well as difficulty standing and sitting.<\/p>\n
Victor Martinez, 64, was identified as the driver. After being read his rights, Martinez allegedly told the deputy he had transported the puppy unsecured because the dog \u201cneeded to learn,\u201d the affidavit states.<\/p>\n
A passenger, identified in the affidavit as Martinez\u2019s grandson, told deputies the puppy had fallen from the truck earlier that same day and that he had urged Martinez to secure the animal.<\/p>\n
An on-call Animal Welfare officer inspected the six-month-old puppy and reported it may have suffered hip injuries or displacement, requiring X-rays and medication, according to the affidavit.<\/p>\n
Martinez was arrested on the animal cruelty charge. <\/p>\n
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El Paso sheriff’s deputies arrest driver after puppy falls from pickup truck bed (Credit: El Paso County Sheriff’s Office)<\/p>\n
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