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Deputies find dog with severe facial injuries, no food, green water; Man arrested
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Mia Morales , as published by ValleyCentral
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The man, identified as 66-year-old Luis Aguilar, has been charged with cruelty to non-livestock animals.
A man in Harlingen is facing charges related to animal cruelty. Deputies from the Cameron County Sheriff's Office found a German Shepherd in poor condition, with severe facial injuries and no food available. The water provided to the dog was also unsuitable, described as dark green.
The man, identified as 66-year-old Luis Aguilar, has been charged with cruelty to non-livestock animals. This charge is classified as a class A misdemeanor. Further details about the case can be found through the Cameron County Sheriff's Office or ValleyCentral news release.
The investigation led to Aguilar's arrest, but additional information about the circumstances surrounding the discovery is available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: June 21, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral Reading time: 1 min
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