Overview

• Joseph Holland, 58, surrendered July 3 after video emerged and was booked on animal cruelty charges.
• Bystander footage capturing the Doberman flipping and tumbling at roughly 30 mph spurred tips that led authorities to identify and locate the suspect.
• The injured dog was euthanized by a veterinarian and its remains were preserved for forensic analysis.
• San Diego County Animal Services has forwarded veterinary reports, video and other evidence to the district attorney’s office for prosecutorial review.
• As of July 8, prosecutors have not filed formal charges and are weighing whether to pursue misdemeanor or felony cruelty counts under state law.