DATE/TIME: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 / Approximately 9:30 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 597 - Animal Cruelty
LOCATION: 3000 block of Duffy Street, Muscoy CA
SUSPECT(S): Unknown Hispanic or White male driving an all black truck, possibly a Nissan Titan
VICTIM(S): People of the State of California
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at approximatley 9:30 a.m., an unknown Hispanic or White male parked in the 3000 block of Duffy Street in Muscoy. The male suspect exited the driver's door, walked to the passenger side of his vehicle, and released a dog from his vehicle. The suspect entered his vehicle and did not allow the dog back in his vehicle. As the suspect drove away, he ran over the dog and fled the location. The San Bernardino County Animal Care Department was dispatched to the location and recovered the deceased dog.
Sheriff's Department investigators were made aware of a social media post and video and began an investigation. Investigators obtained video surveillance of the incident and screenshots of the suspect and suspect vehicle are attached.
As a reminder, the Sheriff's Department does not monitor social media posts and does not take reports via social media. Suspicous activity and crimes should be reported directly to law enforcement. The Sheriff's Department's non-emergency phone number is 909-387-8313.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Wendi Beaton, Central Station at 909-387-3545. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact the We-Tip Hotline 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Wendi Beaton
Station: Central Station
Phone No. 909-387-3545
Case No. 012202890
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
