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MILES MATTHEW BERRY sentenced in connection with theft of a rescue puppy who was later euthanized

- California, USA -


On the early morning of Thursday, June 9, 2022, 34-years-old MILES MATTHEW BERRY (pictured), burglarized Paw Works, an animal rescue shelter in Camarillo. BERRY stole a 3-year-old German Shepherd puppy named Pretty Girl.

 

According to a press release by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, BERRY “was seen on surveillance video hitting Pretty Girl as she resisted being taken from her individual kennel.”

 

At the time of the incident, Paw Works reached out to the public for assistance in hopes of finding the individual who had stolen Pretty Girl and released the video of the episode. Footage showed BERRY trying to take a dog who fought him off, and then moving to Pretty Girl’s kennel. In the devasting video, Pretty Girl can be seen fighting BERRY but he hits her twice with his flashlight.

 

Hours later, a passerby found Pretty Girl running between cars on U.S. Highway 101, gravely injured. The Good Samaritan took Pretty Girl to the Paw Works Veterinary Hospital. Sadly, due to the gravity of the injuries that Pretty Girl sustained, the sweet angel was euthanized.

 

A few months later, on or about September 4, 2022, Paw Works was again burglarized. On that occasion no animals were taken.

 

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation and BERRY was identified as the suspect connected to the crimes. BERRY was arrested on September 28, 2022, on four felony violations including two separate second-degree burglaries, grand theft, and animal cruelty.

 

Two days after his arrest, BERRY appeared for arraignment in the Ventura County Superior Court.

 

On November 9, 2023, BERRY pled guilty to felony commercial burglary over $950 and felony cruelty to an animal. “He also admitted to the special allegation that the crime involved great violence”, stated a release by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.

 

On December 13, 2023, BERRY, of Newbury Park, was sentenced to only “180 days in Ventura County Jail and 24 months of formal probation”, announced the Ventura County District Attorney Office. As part of his probation terms, BERRY “is prohibited from owning any animals.”

BERRY will begin serving his jail sentence on December 28, 2023.

 

A restitution hearing is also scheduled for January 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Ventura County Superior Court.

 

Deputy District Attorney Nadia Aboujawdah, who prosecuted the case said: “The tragic loss of Pretty Girl has left a hole in the hearts of many at Paw Works and within the surrounding community. I am pleased to see the defendant is being held accountable for his actions, and hopeful that this conviction brings some peace and closure to those who loved and cared so deeply for Pretty Girl. We will strive to continue protecting our local businesses, while sending the message that the mistreatment of innocent animals in this community will not be tolerated.”

 

It did NOT bring me any peace or closure!

Paw Works was supposed to be Pretty Girl’s second chance in life and BERRY took it upon himself to take that opportunity away from her! This FILTH will only spend 180 days in jail, and as an additional compassionate gesture toward him he will not be spending Christmas behind bars because he is allowed to start his sentence on December 28!

 

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BERRY’s mugshot shared from the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.


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ANASTASIA MISCHENKO arrested after she was witnessed beating and choking a dog

- California, USA -


The Winters Police Department arrested 25-years-old ANASTASIA MISCHENKO.


Police said in a media release that on the early morning of November 27, 2023, a call came through reporting that a female, later identified as transient ANASTASIA MISCHENKO, was chocking and beating a dog in the parking lot near Starbucks in the 700 block of Matsumoto Lane.


When an officer responded to the scene, MISCHENKO “barricaded herself in a black SUV with numerous dogs, threatening the officer that she had a weapon”, said police.


The officer then reached out to the Yolo County Sheriff's Office for assistance.


According to police, MISCHENKO exited the vehicle after over thirty minutes of communicating and negotiating. Once out of the vehicle, she resisted when officers attempted to detain her. MISCHENKO was eventually handcuffed and transported to the Yolo County Jail on misdemeanor animal cruelty charges as well as resisting/obstructing an officer. Police said she will be evaluated by mental health staff at the jail.


Yolo County Animal Services were also called to the scene, and they removed a total of six dogs who were found in the vehicle.


Police advised that “Pursuant to California Penal Code 13665, a photo of the subject will not be provided by the Winters Police Department.”


Disclaimer: This story is sourced from a press release by the Winters Police Department. Link included.


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MARIA LUISA BAUTISTAGARCIA arrested - Her nameless dog was found extremely neglected and emaciated

Updated: Nov 7, 2023

- California, USA -


The Tehama County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 47-years-old MA LUISA BAUTISTA GARCIA a.k.a. MARIA LUISA BAUTISTAGARCIA (pictured).


In a media release, the sheriff’s office said that on November 2, 2023, Officer Kain, one of its Animal Regulations Officers, rescued a female dog who was found in poor health condition at a home in Los Molinos.


According to the release, the Voiceless Victim was found emaciated weighing only 45 pounds.

The poor soul did not have access to food or water, she “had lacerations to her face and legs, suspected broken rear legs, missing and broken teeth.”


The dog was removed and taken to a veterinarian who reported that she had “a scar in her right eye, which appears to have caused blindness in the eye. She had scarring in both ears, and muscle wasting in the rear limbs. Plus other injuries.”


Deputies contacted the dog’s guardian, BAUTISTAGARCIA, at work and after being questioned, she was placed under arrest and booked into the Tehama County Jail on felony animal cruelty.


The furvictim is now in the care of a veterinary clinic. Hopefully, this sweet girl will fully recover so that she can be moved to the Tehama County Animal Care Center. From there, the next step will be finding a loving home.


As stated in the release, the dog’s name is not known, and it’s unclear whether she even has one.

The Tehama County Sheriff’s Office is suggesting to those who share its Facebook post, to propose a name for this beautiful soul. I propose Earth!


You have no idea how it kills me when I read stories about people who decide to have animals but then, they can’t be bothered to feed them, care for them, or even name them!


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BAUTISTAGARCIA's mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Tehama County Sheriff's Office.





 
 
 

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