Target: George Gascón, District Attorney, Los Angeles County, California
Goal: Seek the maximum penalty for the person reportedly seen abusing a small dog during a home break-in, then pursue maximum charges and lifetime animal-ownership bans.
Deputies responded to a late-night burglary call and learned from the resident that his pet dog was found deceased. Security video purportedly shows an intruder entering without permission and apparently abusing the small dog until it became unresponsive. Investigators have identified a 27-year-old person of interest and described him as the suspect.
This case presents two serious alleged crimes at once. A burglary violated a family’s home while a defenseless animal appears to have endured violent mistreatment inside that same space. The animal’s death followed, which heightens public concern and demands a thorough, unflinching response. Clear accountability can reassure residents that cruelty and home invasions will meet firm legal consequences.
Prosecutors should seek all applicable felony counts supported by evidence, counted per victim where appropriate, and ask the court for a lifetime ban on owning or supervising animals upon conviction. Restitution should cover veterinary examinations, after-care, and investigative costs. The community also deserves transparency through the judicial process. This petition urges a strong, visible prosecution that matches the gravity of the reported conduct.
PETITION LETTER:
District Attorney Gascón,
We are alarmed by reports that an intruder allegedly broke into a residence without permission and abused a small dog until it became unresponsive. Investigators have identified a person of interest and described him as the suspect. These reported facts combine a home invasion with extreme animal cruelty inside someone’s private space.
We respectfully urge your office to coordinate closely with investigators to support a swift prosecution supported by the evidence, including burglary-related counts and felony animal-cruelty charges where warranted. Please seek maximum lawful penalties, lifetime prohibitions on owning or supervising animals, and no-contact terms that protect witnesses and pets.
We further ask that you pursue adherence to any animal-ban conditions. A firm outcome will deter copycats, protect vulnerable animals, and reassure residents that alleged cruelty and home invasions will face serious consequences.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo Credit: LA Sheriff’s Department
