Overview
- Tyler Nashae Thompson, 30, was arrested and booked on felony animal-cruelty counts and a misdemeanor charge of destroying or concealing evidence.
- Surveillance footage shows a plastic grocery bag tossed over an 8-foot fence around 1:30 a.m. on Nov. 12, after which a small white poodle/Maltese mix emerged.
- Veterinarians reported acute injuries consistent with impact, including jaw and facial trauma, along with chronic neglect such as severe malnourishment, anemia, fleas, missing teeth and overgrown nails.
- The dog is receiving round-the-clock treatment with Orange County Animal Care and is not available for adoption during the ongoing case.
- Investigators traced the suspect to a nearby apartment using the video, the district attorney approved charges on Nov. 19, and a judge set bail at $50,000 with an arraignment expected Monday.