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GA Officer Accused of Burning Puppies Alive
8 Jul
Summary
- Animal control officer arrested on animal cruelty charges.
- Officer allegedly incinerated puppies while alive.
- Incident occurred at Monroe County Animal Shelter.

Carlos Santillan, an animal control officer in Monroe County, Georgia, was terminated and arrested on Monday. He faces four charges related to animal cruelty. Investigators confirmed that Santillan is accused of incinerating puppies.
According to a spokesperson for the sheriff's office, the puppies were reportedly placed in an incinerator while still alive. This distressing event allegedly occurred at the Monroe County Animal Shelter on June 18.
Santillan's bond was set at $5,000, and he has since been released from the Monroe County jail. Further details regarding the investigation are expected.