A 34-year-old man allegedly killed his girlfriend’s dog and fed it to her. Ryan Watenpaugh of Shasta County is now facing stalking and animal cruelty charges. The 34-year-old man was arrested during a traffic stop in Palo Cedro at about 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Watenpaugh’s girlfriend contacted Redding police and told them she was a victim of domestic violence and stalking by her ex-boyfriend.
According to police Sgt. Todd Cogle, she said that she had been physically assaulted numerous times during their several-month relationship. Read the full story here ▶
