Inland Empire Kitten Put In Freezer; Tossed From Balcony: Cops

FONTANA, CA -- An Inland Empire man was arrested for animal cruelty after he allegedly placed a kitten in the freezer then threw it out of a second story balcony.

Fontana Police said officers responded to an report of animal cruelty at 2:45 a.m. Tuesday in the 9200 block of Olive.

An investigation revealed Lopez was upset with the kitten for entering the apartment. Witnesses reported Lopez placed the kitten in the freezer before taking it out and throwing it from a second story balcony, police said.

Witnesses told officers the kitten cried in pain. The kitten suffering major injuries to its chest and fractured a leg, police said.

Lopez reportedly fled the scene but was found in the area of of Oleander and San Bernardino. Lopez was arrested by officers and booked at the West Valley Detention Center for animal cruelty and an outstanding warrant, police said.

Fontana Animal Services responded to the scene and transported the three to four-month-old kitten to the veterinarian for emergency treatment. The kitten is doing as well as could be, but will need surgery, police said.

--Photo via Fontana Police Department

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