Arrest and Charges
Alejandro Oliveros Acosta, 45, was arrested on suspicion of felony animal cruelty, accused of killing over a dozen neighborhood cats in Santa Ana.
Acosta allegedly lured cats to his property, where he harmed or killed them. The exact number of cats involved is still being determined, but reports indicate over a dozen.
Investigation and Community Response
The investigation began after multiple reports of missing cats and suspected animal abuse. Acosta was identified through video evidence and social media posts from local residents.
Community members expressed relief on social media upon Acosta's arrest, with many demanding a harsh punishment for the alleged cruelty. The case remains under investigation, and authorities are reviewing additional reports of missing cats.