The San Antonio Police Department announced an arrest on Tuesday in connection with the death of a kitten that was caught on surveillance footage.
Ryan Berlanga, 31, was allegedly seen on footage strangling a kitten to its death around 1:35 p.m. on Nov. 9 at an apartment complex in the 7400 block of Yarrow Boulevard on the South Side.
The day after the incident, the department posted several photos on Facebook of Berlanga wearing a red hoodie, asking the public to help identify him.
With community assistance and media coverage, SAPD Public Information Officer Supervisor Ariel Hernandez said investigators identified Berlanga as the suspect.
A warrant was later issued for Berlanga’s arrest, Hernandez said. On Tuesday, Hernandez stated that Berlanga turned himself in without further incident.
“If you see something, please say something,” Hernandez told reporters.
Berlanga faces a charge of cruelty to non-livestock animals, according to police.
Hernandez also said that Berlanga has a criminal history that includes assault, harassment and theft.
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