In April 2025, Alexander Cueva of Long Beach was arrested after a video allegedly showed him slamming a dog to the ground and posting the abuse online.

What happened

FOX 11 and PEOPLE reported that a video showed a man with a longboard slamming a dog into the ground.

Long Beach police identified the suspect as 28-year-old Alexander Cueva and arrested him on April 22.

The dog was later under the care of Long Beach Animal Care Services and was expected to recover.

Why it is archived

Filming and posting abuse turns suffering into online content. This case also shows the importance of public tips and prompt investigation.

Image and source note

FOX 11 / Long Beach Police related report image showing the rescued dog and investigation context.

Timeline

• 2025-04-21: Abuse video reportedly filmed in Long Beach.
• 2025-04-22: Alexander Cueva arrested.
• 2025-04-23: FOX 11 and PEOPLE reported the case.

Public source

• https://www.foxla.com/news/long-beach-alleged-dog-abuser-taken-into-custody
• https://people.com/arrest-made-in-gruesome-dog-abuse-video-caught-on-camera-long-beach-11721023