On October 4, 2026, a witness saw in Laredo, in the south of the state of Texas (United States), a dog hanging by its leash from the tailgate of a pickup, according to the local police (Laredo Police Department). His call and images put investigators on the trail of the driver, and the animal was found alive, KGNS reported.
It all started with these few particularly shocking images, where the dog appeared hanging behind the van, held by its leash.
The motorist who witnessed the scene and author of the video had tried to get noticed by the driver, who ended up pulling to the side. The man put the dog back in the dumpster, then took off again.
The alleged perpetrator showed up at the police station with the dog
The person then contacted the police to inform them of the situation and send them the images they had taken. The latter helped the police officers responsible for the investigation to trace the motorist.
Joe Baezainvestigator responsible for public information within the police of Laredotold the rest: once identified and contacted, the suspect had to appear before the police, with the dog in question.
“ The person was eventually identified and contacted and brought in. She came with the dog. Fortunately, the animal was still alive and unharmed. »
According to local authorities, the individual's name is Durvin Reyes and is 30 years old. He was arrested and taken to the Webb County Jail approximately 20 days after the incident. He will have to explain his actions to the courts, since he is being prosecuted for “ cruelty towards an animal not intended for breeding ”, which constitutes a minor offense.
The fate of the dog after the arrest of its owner has not been specified.
On this occasion, the police Laredo reminded that taking care of a dog is the responsibility of its owner.
On the other hand, she provided no information on what happened to the dog after the arrest of its master. We therefore do not know whether he remained with his family, whether he was removed or entrusted to a reception facility.