In west Bexar County, a resident was taken into custody on animal cruelty charges. The individual, a 51-year-old woman, allegedly confined a small dog in a crate.

The dog was discovered with its muzzle restricted, prompting a call to emergency services. Authorities responded to the scene and found the dog to be in stable condition after being freed from the crate.

Further information about the incident is available from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, which handled the case and filed a state jail felony charge against the suspect.