CHRISTINA MARIA URRUTIA arrested – Twenty-eight dogs found in deplorable conditions rescued from a Sonoma County home

- California, USA -

The Windsor Police Department arrested 35-year-old CHRISTINA MARIA URRUTIA.

On December 9, 2025, officers conducted a probation compliance check at a residence in the 7000 block of Hastings Place in Windsor.

As explained in the Department’s press release, the visit was to ensure URRUTIA was in compliance with court-ordered probation. 

Inside the residence, officers discovered twenty-eight (28) dogs. The dogs, ranging from young puppies to adult mixed-breed terriers, “were confined to the garage,” stated the press release.

Officers immediately called North Bay Animal Services (NBAS) for assistance.

The press release further stated: “A walkthrough of the garage revealed poor and unsafe living conditions, including an abundance of fecal matter, soiled bedding, limited or no food available, and dirty water.”

Police said that three of the dogs were found in crates with heavily-soiled bedding, one of the adult dogs had a large open wound above his/her right eye, and two other dogs had to be taken to an animal services hospital for emergency care.

NBAS removed all of the furvictims. I reached out to the agency and requested updates on the dogs. If I get a response, I will post an update.

URRUTIA was placed under arrest at the scene and charged with animal cruelty, possession of unlicensed dogs, operating a commercial kennel without a license, and violation of probation.

The investigation is ongoing.

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TIMOTHY ALAN HEATON, former South Dakota State University Police Chief, arrested – Five malnourished German Shepherds removed from a Brookings County home

- South Dakota, USA -

The Brookings Police Department arrested 59-year-old TIMOTHY ALAN HEATON (pictured), of Brookings.

An investigation into HEATON was launched after officers received multiple reports about possible abandoned dogs at a house on 1008 3^rd Street.

Officers who visited the house multiple times noted the same details as the ones reported by witnesses.

As part of the investigation, a search warrant was executed at the aforementioned house on December 3, 2025.

Police found five German Shepherds who were malnourished and displayed signs of abuse and neglect. Officers also found frozen water pails and the dogs did not have access to the outside.

All of the furvictims were removed and taken to a veterinarian. According to the probable cause statement from the arresting officer, the dogs were in malnourished condition, had sores on their feet, and feces matted in their hair. Moreover, they were suffering from gingivitis, broken and fractured teeth, an abscess in one ear and other concerning medical issues.

According to court documents, the house was filled with urine, cobwebs, and feces that were a foot deep in some parts of the house. The house did not have any heat and officers reported structural damage to the house from a previous fire.

HEATON, former South Dakota State University Police Chief, was taken into custody on Friday, December 5, 2025. He was booked into the Brookings County Detention Facility on five felony counts of cruelty to animals.

On Friday, a judge found probable cause for the charges. HEATON was released on personal recognizance and conditions that he makes all court appearances and keep no animals in his possession.

The following is a statement issued by South Dakota State University:

“South Dakota State University has been made aware of the arrest of University Police Department Chief Tim Heaton earlier today. The university is cooperating with the appropriate authorities. 

SDSU is working through the process to name an interim University Police Department chief.

Given this is an active legal and personnel matter, the university will not comment further at this time.

SDSU’s priority remains committed to ensuring safety, integrity, accountability and the continued operation of our university community.”

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MICHAEL SANFORD arrested for shooting his neighbor’s hog

- Tennessee, USA -

The Cocke County Sheriff's Office arrested 64-year-old MICHAEL SANFORD (pictured).

On November 27, 2025, Deputy Jacob Dameran was dispatched to Moonglow Road in Newport in reference to a hog charging at people. While en route, Deputy Dameran was advised that the hog had been shot, and SANFORD was identified as the shooter.

On arrival, Deputy Dameran found the approximately 500-pound hog close to death at the property line of Justin Williams, the hog’s guardian.

When SANFORD was interviewed regarding the shooting, he changed “his story a few times” stated the report. Eventually, SANFORD said that the hog charged at his wife and cat. He told the deputy that after his wife went back inside, he came out with a .22 rifle and shot the hog.

According to the report, the hog was not facing SANFORD when he fired and was approximately 72 feet away. SANFORD was at the front corner of his house at the time of the shooting.

Deputy Dameran observed two gunshot wounds to the hog’s side and neck and then shot the dying animal at Williams’ request.

As per the report, it was determined that the hog was not a threat to the SANFORDS and that SANFORD had illegally shot the poor animal.

SANFORD was placed under arrest, charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, and transported to the Cocke County Jail. Bond was set at $35,000.

Court records show that SANFORD is scheduled to appear at Cocke County General Sessions Court before Judge Mark B. Strange on January 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Authorities did not disclose the hog’s name, so I took the liberty of naming him/her Snuggles for the tribute image. Should his/her given name be made public, I will rectify it accordingly.

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