Animal Cruelty In Menifee

Larry Jaurequi

Press Release: Animal Cruelty
Agency: Menifee Police
Incident Date: 01/26/12 Time: 2:15 PM
Incident Location: High Ridge Circle and Summitrose Drive, Menifee

Details:

Officers from the Menifee Police Department responded to the area of High Ridge Circle and Summitrose Drive on a report of possible animal cruelty.

The investigation revealed two small dogs became loose while their owner was away at work. The two dogs were a Poodle-mix and a Chihuahua. The Chihuahua was estimated at six pounds. The dogs entered a cul-de-sac in the area. A nearby resident took a golf club with him to the area of the dogs. Without reason or cause, the male swung the club against the Chihuahua as if driving a golf ball off its tee. The force of the swing sent the animal flying through the air. The suspect was preparing for a second swing when he was stopped by people that had just witnessed his acts.

The owner found the injured dog suffering as the suspect was walking away from the location. The owner rushed the dog to an emergency veterinarian, but the animal is expected to succumb to its injuries.

Larry Edward Jaurequi (58 years of Menifee) was arrested and booked into county jail for felony animal cruelty.

UPDATE: The Press-Enterprise confirms that Lily, a 9-year old Chihuahua, has died.