Santa Clara Man Charged With Animal Cruelty

(St. George, UT)  --  Alejandro Castillo of Santa Clara is facing charges of aggravated cruelty to an animal for throwing a goldendoodle puppy against a wall at an apartment complex. He told her dogs weren't allowed on the property before throwing the dog. Castillo also allegedly sent text to someone telling them not to report what happened to police. He has been arraigned on the charge of cruelty and witness tampering.