US EditionTeen Boy Arrested in Wahiawa for Beating Dog in Viral Video
WAHIAWA, HAWAII, JUL 10 – The 15-year-old was arrested for second-degree animal cruelty after a viral video prompted swift police and Hawaiian Humane Society action, officials said.
- On Thursday at approximately 5:30 p.m. in Wahiawa, police took into custody a 15-year-old male juvenile on charges of second-degree animal cruelty after a video circulated online showing him hitting a small light brown dog in a backyard.
- The arrest occurred after authorities and animal welfare officials launched an investigation on July 10, following the circulation of a video online that led to the identification and location of both the dog and the suspect.
- The dog is currently being cared for by the Hawaiian Humane Society, which thanked the caring public for their support and help in bringing attention to the situation.
- Authorities encourage anyone who observes animal cruelty to report it by dialing 911, contacting CrimeStoppers at 955-8300, submitting a tip through the P3 Tips mobile application, or visiting any local police precinct to file a report.
- The arrest and community response highlight ongoing efforts to address animal cruelty, with agencies requesting continued public assistance to protect animals and serve justice.
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A 15-year-old boy was arrested Thursday evening in Wahiawa on suspicion of second-degree cruelty to animals, Honolulu police said, after a video showing him allegedly striking a dog went viral on social media.
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HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Honolulu Police Department arrested a 15-year-old boy on suspicion for Cruelty to Animals in the Second Degree, the department said. According to HPD, the juvenile was arrested this afternoon following a video circulating on social media that showed a suspect repeatedly striking a dog. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You HPD said the dog is now being cared for by the Hawaiian …
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