A Needles man injures his girlfriends pet Chihuahua and is arrested for felony Animal Abuse 
DATE/TIME: August 15, 2018
INCIDENT: 597(a) P.C.- Felony Animal Abuse
LOCATION: 200 Block of San Clemente Street, Needles
SUSPECT: Jvar Brooks, 24 years old, resident of Needles
SUMMARY:
On August 15, 2018 Deputy F. Hernandez of the Colorado River Station responded to a report of Animal Abuse at the 200 block of San Clemente St. in the City of Needles. The reporting party stated her boyfriend, Jvar Brooks, injured her pet Chihuahua named "8 Ball" to the extent the dog was unable to stand or walk. Jvar Brooks, who was presently out of custody on a $50,000.00 bond for an unrelated weapons charge, was arrested for PC 597, Felony Animal Abuse. Brooks was transported and booked at the Colorado River Station Jail where he is being held with bail set at $100,000.
UPDATE:
On August 16, 2018 the owner of the dog went to the veterinary clinic and discovered the dog had severe internal bleeding and was euthanized.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy Fernando Hernandez of the Colorado River Station (760)326-9200. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-crime (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com
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Refer: Deputy Fernando Hernandez
Station: Colorado River Station
Phone No. (760)326-9200
Case No. 211800829
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
1111 Bailey Ave
Needles, CA 92363
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