- Hawai’i, USA -
The Hawai’i Police Department arrested 30-years-old BRONSON VALENCIA-YASUE (pictured), of Pāhoa.
Police said in a press release that they received multiple tips regarding a video circulating on social media depicting a man beating a dog.
An investigation into the incident identified VALENCIA-YASUE as the abuser. Officers conducted multiple area checks for the Voiceless Victim and VALENCIA-YASUE but were unable to locate either of them.
Police said that the Animal Control and Protection Agency was also contacted and alerted to the incident.
VALENCIA-YASUE turned himself into police in Hilo on March 21, 2024. He was placed under arrest and charged with second-degree animal cruelty.
VALENCIA-YASUE, however, was released as the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office was unable to file formal charges in court “due to certain information being unknown at this time”, explained police. The investigation is ongoing and once it’s completed, it will be forwarded to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for further review.
Police said that the dog’s whereabouts is not known at this time and did not release additional information.
Island News included the video in question in their article and said they obtained it from Instagram account @Hawaiinewsreport's post.
According to a petition started by Viva Animal Warriors Honolulu on Change.org, VALENCIA-YASUE “documented and posted videos kicking and beating his own dog and threatening to shoot and kill her and even attack anyone who dares challenge him. In his own words.”
The petition also mentions that the furbaby may be pregnant but there is no official confirmation from the authorities.
I checked the YouTube link provided by Viva Animal Warriors Honolulu but the video was taken down as it violates the platform’s policy on violent or graphic content.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Officer Boyd Bangloy of Puna Patrol via phone at (808) - 965 - 2716 or via email.
If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Thank you!
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Mugshot shared from the Hawai’i Police Department.
