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.