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Two El Paso Residents Arrested for Severe Animal Cruelty Charges

KVIA•Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:04 PM•Gabrielle Lopez

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In a disturbing case of animal cruelty, El Paso County deputies arrested Myalena Morales, 25, and Carlos Jasso, 30, after discovering their dog in dire conditions at a residence on the 12100 block of Socorro Road. The dog was found severely malnourished, scoring a 1 out of 9 on the Purina Body Condition Scale, indicating extreme emaciation. It lacked proper food, water, and shelter, and was kept in a small area filled with waste. Following the investigation, both individuals were charged with animal cruelty and booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility, with bond set at $3,000 for Morales and $5,000 for Jasso. The dog is now in the custody of Animal Welfare.

Key Details: • Arrests made on Monday following an animal cruelty investigation. • Dog found with a Body Condition Score of 1 out of 9, indicating severe malnutrition. • Suspects are Myalena Morales and Carlos Jasso, both facing animal cruelty charges. • Bond set at $3,000 for Morales and $5,000 for Jasso. • Dog now in custody of El Paso Animal Welfare.

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