Man arrested on one count of animal cruelty

The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office said a Yuma man was arrested Saturday after deputies found a malnourished dog locked inside a bedroom.

On Thursday, May 18, 2017 at approximately 9:53 a.m., sheriff’s office deputies said they responded to a home off East 34th Place for a possible burglary.

Upon arrival, Deputies discovered a broken window at the home and made entry to check the residence for possible suspects. Once inside, deputies found a young malnourished female Belgian Malinois locked inside a bedroom. No food or water was located inside the bedroom and the flooring was covered in animal feces and urine. The Malinois was taken to the Humane Society of Yuma for treatment and is expected to survive.

Deputies identified the owner of the Malinois as Bryan Ray Weimer, 41, of Yuma. He was arrested on Saturday, and was booked into the Yuma County Detention Center on one count of Cruelty to Animals.

Anyone with information regarding this case, please contact the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office at (928) 783-4427 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous.