A 65-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after a woman reported that he approached her dog with scissors on Broadway in Santa Monica, according to NBC Los Angeles. Police said no injuries were reported.
According to NBC Los Angeles, officers responded at about 8 p.m. to the scene. The woman told police that a man armed with scissors approached her while she was out walking her dog, then threatened to kill the animal before lunging toward it.
Officers responded at about 8 p.m. and soon found the man nearby, taking him into custody, according to NBC Los Angeles.
Arrest Made Near the Scene
Police arrested the 65-year-old man on suspicion of animal cruelty, as noted by NBC Los Angeles.
Animal Control in Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica says its Animal Control Section is dedicated to providing care for animals in the city. The cited city information does not specify whether the section handles suspected animal-cruelty reports or what residents should do after witnessing one. See the City of Santa Monica for its description of the section.
Details about what prompted the confrontation and what happens next for the suspect remain unclear.
