Arrest Made in Gruesome Dog Abuse Video Caught on Camera in Long Beach

A man has been arrested for allegedly abusing a dog, filming it and posting it to social media, according to a Long Beach Police Department news release.

Alexander Cueva, 28, allegedly slammed a dog to the ground on Monday, April 21, in Long Beach, Calif. He allegedly documented the abuse, and it began to circulate on social media. 

Officers responded to calls related to a video, and he was subsequently arrested for intentional cruelty to an animal on Tuesday, April 22. He was booked into Long Beach City Jail and remains in custody with an outstanding No-Bail warrant. The investigation is ongoing.

The dog has been rescued and treated by Long Beach Animal Emergency. She is now safely in the care of Long Beach Animal Care Services. Although she sustained some injuries, she remains “energetic, bright, and responsive,” and is expected to heal, per Long Beach Animal Care Services.

She is set to be placed in a foster home for her recovery. “She is not available for adoption due to the ongoing investigation. Keep checking back for additional updates,” per Long Beach Animal Care Services.

“This type of cruelty has no place in our community,” Police Chief Wally Hebeish said. “I want to thank our detectives and officers for their outstanding work in swiftly identifying and apprehending the suspect.” 

“We remain committed to ensuring those who harm others—especially the most vulnerable—are held accountable. We recognize the deep concern this incident caused throughout our community and appreciate the public’s assistance in sharing critical information,” Hebeish concluded. 

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Anyone with any information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Violent Crimes Detail at (562) 570-7250. Anonymous tips may be submitted through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to your smartphone, or visiting www.LACrimestoppers.org.