Tujunga man arrested for allegedly tossing and injuring caged puppy

A man was arrested for animal cruelty after allegedly tossing a caged puppy over a fence in Tujunga.

The suspect was identified as Daniel Arias, 25, by the Los Angeles Police Department.

Police were alerted to a “disturbing video showing a suspect throwing a caged puppy over a fence near Renaissance Drive and Cardamine Court” on March 27.

Arias was allegedly shown on video exiting his SUV and opening the rear liftgate before grabbing a black dog crate with a two-month-old puppy still inside, police said.

Arias then walked to the side with the caged dog and tossed it over a fence, said LAPD. Officers later responded to the area and contacted a resident who had discovered the injured pup along the Tujunga wash.

L.A. Animal Services took the puppy in and a physical examination revealed “several injuries that doctors noted were most likely due to the fall from being thrown inside the crate,” police said.

The black female mix puppy named Raisin is recovering well and will be available for adoption.

Investigators identified the suspect as Arias and on April 18, he was arrested on animal cruelty charges. His bail has been set at $20,000.

“Another successful arrest in the fight against animal cruelty!” said LAPD. “We’re committed to ensuring those mistreating animals are held accountable for their actions. LAPD Detectives and partners at LA Animal Services worked tirelessly to bring justice to the innocent caged puppy who was callously thrown over a fence while inside a crate. We’re pleased to report that the puppy is now on the road to recovery and will soon be available for adoption to a loving forever home.”

Anyone with information on this case is urged to call LAPD Foothill Division detectives at 818-834-3115. During non-business hours or on weekends, call 1-877-527-3247. Anonymous tips can be submitted to the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.