Salvador Barrera has been found guilty of 1 felony and 2 misdemeanor animal cruelty charges, and has been remanded into custody at the County jail. See Press Democrat articles for details. Thank you for coming out to the trial last week. The turnout for this trial was larger than most murder trials.
October 24:
Bloomfield couple on trial for abuse in horse's death | PressDemocrat.com | The Press Democrat | Santa Rosa, CA
October 25:
Woman in horse-abuse case says boyfriend was in charge | PressDemocrat.com | The Press Democrat | Santa Rosa, CA
October 28:
Horse cruelty trial nears conclusion | PressDemocrat.com | The Press Democrat | Santa Rosa, CA
October 29:
Defendant guilty in death of horse | PressDemocrat.com | The Press Democrat | Santa Rosa, CA
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Your presence at an important jury trial, People v. Barrera, Valencia, is needed on Friday, October 24 from 1-5 pm at the Santa Rosa Superior Court building, Courtroom 4. Salvador Barrera and Laura Leticia Valencia are facing felony animal cruelty charges under California Penal Code 597(b). They are accused of neglecting three horses in their backyard, one of whom died. For daily trial updates, go to: www.changeprogram.proboards.com