August 14, 2021 - Merced, CA – Merced Police officers arrested Terrel Walker (25) for felony animal cruelty, burglary, and vandalism.

Officer Laguna investigated a residential burglary and found a pet rabbit that had been killed. The victim suspected her ex-boyfriend of the crime. The rabbit was transported to a local veterinarian, and it was confirmed the bunny died from a traumatic injury to the neck.

Walker was located and arrested for felony animal cruelty, burglary, and vandalism. He was booked into custody at the Merced County Jail.

Case Number: 21-48914

Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Officer Laguna at 209-385-6905 or by email at lagunab@cityofmerced.org.

Other ways to contact us or report crime include:

For any emergency call or text 911

For non-emergency call 209-385-6912

Anonymous Tip Line (Non-emergency) call 209-385-4725

Anonymous Tips online at: http://www.mercedareacrimestoppers.org/index.html.

Some crimes can be reported online through the Merced PD website: https://www.cityofmerced.org/departments/police.

Source: Merced Police Department