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Laredo man arrested after witness videos him throwing dogs into creek
By Juan Puente at KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo man was arrested after a witness flagged down police and provided video of him throwing three dogs over a railing into Chacon Creek.Officers were flagged down around 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, in the 2300 block of Bob Bullock Lp. by a citizen who reported witnes...
Key takeaway by a citizen who reported witnessing a man throw three dogs over a railing near the 3100 block of Clark Blvd.
Why this matters in Laredo News
The arrest of Felix Salinas for throwing three dogs into Chacon Creek raises concerns about animal welfare in Laredo. The fact that a witness was able to capture video footage of the incident and promptly report it to police suggests that the community is taking an active role in holding animal owners accountable for their actions. The involvement of Laredo Animal Care Services in the investigation and the subsequent charging of Salinas with Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animals indicates that local authorities are taking animal cruelty seriously. As the case against Salinas moves forward, it will be worth watching how the city's animal control policies and procedures are applied in this instance, and whether the incident prompts any changes to how animal welfare cases are handled in Laredo. The fate of the three dogs, now in the custody of LACS, will also be of interest to the community.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
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What is this story about? LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo man was arrested after a witness flagged down police and provided video of him throwing three dogs over a railing into Chacon Creek.Officers were flagged down around 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, in the 2300 block of Bob Bullock Lp. by a citizen who reported witnes...
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