Wanted animal abuser arrested after standoff in Yavapai County
A man wanted for 117 counts of animal cruelty was arrested by Yavapai County Sheriff's Office deputies after an hourslong standoff.
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PHOENIX — A man wanted for 117 counts of animal cruelty and who had been on the run for more than four years was arrested by Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Thursday.
Domenic Anthony Asprella, 54, was taken into custody after a standoff that lasted for several hours.
One dog and 39 cats were removed safely from the property. According to a release, most were in good health.
SWAT team utilized during standoff
Deputies arrived at a home near Wickenburg where Asprella was staying in Congress at 7:30 a.m. and maintained a perimeter around the home until he surrendered at around 12:30 p.m.
YCSO SWAT team members and crisis negotiators were needed to coerce Asprella out of the home.
In addition to the 117 counts of animal cruelty, Asprella was also wanted for two warrants, including one for failure to appear in court.
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May be the only time I agree with something you said.
The real abusers are the ones who let their animals overbreed. Judging from the weekly pleas to come "adopt" a surplus animal, there are way too many. That goes for humans as well.
Good catch, i hope those poor animals are ok and find good loving homes. Now do the right thing and give that pos what he deserves.