A Claremont man was arrested for alleged animal cruelty in an incident at Lake Gregory, according to a Sheriff-Coroner Department report. Jeremey Jansen, 36, is accused of injuring birds by throwing rocks and was booked on charges of animal cruelty, specifically under Penal Code 597(a) and Fish and Game Code 3800(a) for killing a nongame bird, as reported by the SBSD Twin Peaks Sheriff's Department.
Witnesses recorded a video showing the cruel act. From the video—which clearly showed Jansen hitting an Egret with a rock—a second person attempted to alleviate the bird's agony by breaking its neck. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, as confirmed by a press release, arrested Jansen at his residence after identifying him with the help of the video and witness statements.
The incident at the popular lakeside retreat in Crestline, where deputies from the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Station responded to the situation, has sparked considerable conversation among residents about wildlife protection and the consequences of disregard for the law.
Following the incident, Jansen was taken into custody on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Anyone possessing further information is encouraged to reach out to Deputy Ian Buchowiecki or Deputy Omar Romero-Rios by calling the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Station at 909-336-0600. Concerned individuals can also elect to remain anonymous by tipping off through the We-Tip Hotline or leaving information on their website.
