Following a disturbing incident of animal cruelty captured on video, Luis J. Cobos, 36, has been arrested and faces two felony charges after being accused of harming two dogs, the Las Cruces community expressed shock and relief as the details emerged. According to the Las Cruces Police Department, contractors witnessed Cobos attacking the animals and promptly reported it leading to his arrest and the rescue of the dogs involved.
The alleged abuse took place around 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, when Cobos was caught on camera throwing rocks at dogs in the backyard of a residence on the 1300 block Mission Nueva Drive, the video recorded by contractors nearby, who were working was uploaded to social media and swiftly garnered thousands of views, causing widespread concern. On the evening following the incident, police executed a search warrant at the property and discovered four dogs, two of whom, a pair of basset hounds, were immediately taken to a veterinary clinic for evaluation, with one showing visible signs of abuse and receiving necessary treatment.
Details of the case state that all four dogs have been temporarily housed at the Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley while they await reunion with their rightful owner, whom reports say is not Cobos and has a good track record with their pets, lamenting Cobos' actions toward the dogs. The owner, who has a shared residence with Cobos, had not been involved in the mistreatment and is said to be taking proper care of the welfare of the pets as opposed to the accused, Cobos.
