“There are strict laws regarding animal abuse and neglect.  We have an obligation to be the voice of animals and report any such incidents.  Thank you to those who investigated this case and served the search warrant.”

CSLEA President Alan Barcelona

COSTA MESA – On January 23, 2025, Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) detectives executed a search warrant for animal cruelty at a residence on the 2100 block of Charle Drive. The detectives were assisted by CMPD’s Animal Control Unit, City Code Enforcement, California Department of Fish & Wildlife, United States Fish & Wildlife Service, and Homeland Security Investigations.

As a result of the search warrant, law enforcement found hundreds of birds being severely neglected and in need of medical care for a variety of conditions. Several of the birds are suffering from a variety of diseases, and poor/stressful living conditions.

Officers recovered nine adult dogs, five puppies, approximately 280 neglected birds, four deceased birds, and several birds in grave condition. The birds were transported to a veterinarian clinic for evaluation, treatment and proper housing.

At the scene, law enforcement officers arrested two men, both Costa Mesa residents, 26 and 36 years old.