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EZEQUIEL HERRERA charged with animal cruelty at illegal rodeo in Will County

- Illinois, USA -


The Will County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 26-years-old EZEQUIEL HERRERA after an investigation into an unlicensed rodeo in Lockport Township.


In a media release, the sheriff's office said that on October 2, 2023, its detectives “received information regarding animal abuse occurring at an unlicensed rodeo in the 400 block of Oak Avenue in Lockport Township.”


A representative from the animal rights organization, SHowing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK), provided detectives with drone footage of animal abuse that happened at the rodeo.


As stated in the release, in the drone footage, an unknown man later identified as HERRERA, “began to utilize an electric cattle prod to shock the steers in the face and head. This was done repeatedly in an attempt to make the steers move closer to the alleyway of the door used to release the animals into the arena. The use of the cattle prod to the face and head of the animals was done in such a manner that it was disturbing to watch.”


The release went on to say: “During the rodeo event, several steers are observed to be in physical distress with injuries, while participants continue to utilize the steers for the rodeo.”


According to the sheriff’s office, when detectives interviewed HERRERA, he “admitted to using the cattle prod on the steers at the rodeo event.”


On November 8, 2023, Detective R.J. Austin met with the Honorable Judge Art Smigielski regarding this case and Judge Smigielski issued a criminal complaint summons for HERRERA on two misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty.


Court records show HERRERA’s first court appearance is scheduled to take place on December 15, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.


The sheriff's office also said that SHARK has provided detectives with drone footage of other animal abuse complaints that have happened at various rodeo events located throughout Will County.


On October 3, 2023, 23-years-old CHRISTOPHER DORADO, of Batavia, was charged with misdemeanor cruelty to animals for striking a horse with his hands and a leather whip at a rodeo venue known as La Herradura De Joliet, on 18225 Briggs Street in Joliet.


James Glasgow, Will County State’s Attorney, has been looking into cases of animal abuse at rodeos for the last few months and as reported by Patch, his office filed a restraining order against the club that organizes the rodeos.


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BRENNAN K. LOEFFLER accused of intentionally running over a cat and dumping the body in a dumpster

Updated: Sep 5, 2023

- Illinois, USA -


The Batavia Police Department arrested 36-years-old BRENNAN K. LOEFFLER (pictured), accused of killing a defenseless cat by running over him/her several times with a motor vehicle.


According to a media release by the Batavia Police Department obtained by Voice For Us, on the late morning of Friday, August 4, 2023, police responded to a business in the 900 block of West Wilson Street in Batavia after they received a report about a deceased cat inside a box found in the business’ dumpster.


Video surveillance from the business revealed a gut-wrenching scene. Footage showed that on the late evening of the day before, a male deliberately drove over the cat, inside a cardboard box, several times then proceeded to discard of the furbaby in the dumpster.


The cat was microchipped and investigators were able to identify his/her guardian. An investigation led to LOEFFLER, a relative of the cat’s guardian. LOEFFLER was identified as the male seen in the video committing the vile act.


LOEFFLER, who resides in the 500 block of South Harrison Street, turned himself in to the Batavia Police Department on the morning of Saturday, September 2, 2023, and was transported to the Kane County Jail. Court records show the same day the murderer attended the bond hearing via Zoom and was released on his own personal recognizance. Records further show that the murderer is scheduled to appear at Kane County Circuit Court on September 22, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. before Judge Elizabeth K. Flood.


The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office filed against the murderer one felony count of animal torture, one felony count of aggravated cruelty to animals, and two misdemeanor counts of violation of animal owner’s duties.


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


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LOEFFLER's mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Batavia Police Department.


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EYRINA JACQUELINE BUENO charged with misdemeanors for not caring for her dogs - One was euthanized

- Illinois, USA -


DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick announced that 34-years-old EYRINA JACQUELINE BUENO (pictured), is facing fourteen (14) misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty, and three (3) misdemeanor counts of violation of owner’s duties, in reference to an investigation into the welfare of twelve dogs in her care.


Additionally, BUENO is facing one (1) misdemeanor count of cruelty to animals and three (3) misdemeanor counts of violation of owner’s duties in connection with the welfare of a 5-year-old female American Bulldog named Climax in her care.


According to a news release by the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, on March 19, 2023, Climax suffered a burst mammary tumor but BUENO waited until the afternoon of March 21, 2023, to take the furbaby to the vet. Climax “was unable to walk due to actively suffering from emaciation” stated the release. The release went on to say that the vet advised BUENO that “the most humane care for Climax would be euthanasia due to her suffering from the burst mammary tumor, multiple untreated tumors, starvation, malnutrition, severe muscle loss, and severe arthritis.”


Following an investigation into Climax’s condition, authorities executed a search warrant at BUENO’s home in the 25W400 block of Lake Street in Roselle on May 25, 2023.

The search led to the discovery and removal of a total of twelve (12) dogs. Officials found one (1) adult Doberman, four (4) American Bulldog puppies, and seven (7) adult American Bulldogs all living in inhumane conditions.

The adult dogs ranged in age from two to nine years old while the puppies were approximately two months old.


All the Voiceless Victims were in inadequate medical condition with some “suffering punctures in the face, moderate to severe Moth-Eaten Alopecia (hair loss), heartworm, worn-down teeth, respiratory distress, skin infections, bladder stones, and bacterial infections” stated the release. Furthermore, at least of one the puppies had their ears cropped by “someone other than a medical professional.”

All twelve furbabies are at DuPage County Animal Care and Control and are receiving the medical attention they need and deserve.


DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said in a statement: “As with every case that comes through my office, charging decisions are based on the evidence and the law. Had the evidence and law supported felony charges, my office would have charged Mrs. Bueno accordingly.”


BUENO’s next court appearance is scheduled for July 19, 2023, for status in front of Judge Jill Otte.


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BUENO’s mugshot shared from the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office.


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