LAWNDALE, Calif.—A 27-year-old man suspected of taking a cat from a driveway in Los Angeles County and repeatedly striking it against a sidewalk until it was dead was arrested April 11.
The crime occurred at around 3:10 p.m. last Friday in the 4900 block of Marine Avenue, near Inglewood Avenue and the border with Redondo Beach, according to Sheriff’s Information Bureau.
Rogelio Diaz was located and arrested Thursday on suspicion of torturing and killing a live animal and booked without bail. He was scheduled to appear at the Torrance Courthouse on Monday for arraignment.
Based on the nature of the crime and additional evidence, detectives believe there may be additional victims, authorities said.
Anyone with information regarding the crime was urged to call the South Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station at 323-820-6700 or 323-820-6761. Tipsters who prefer to provide information anonymously can call Crime Stoppers at 800- 222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.
