# Santa Ana puppy cruelty investigation and arrest

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/santa-ana-puppy-cruelty-investigation-and-arrest
> Updated: 2026-10-03T01:38:05.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Santa Ana police launched an investigation into the intentional killing of a nine-month-old pit bull mix puppy on September 8. Surveillance footage showed a woman using food to lure the animal before driving a minivan over it, pinning the puppy under a tire for approximately 15 seconds.

Authorities later identified the suspect as 75-year-old Hahn Nguyen. Using automated license plate readers, investigators tracked her vehicle to a residence in Anaheim, where she was arrested. Nguyen has been charged with two felony counts of animal cruelty, including a sentencing enhancement for the use of a deadly weapon. She was released after posting $20,000 bail.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: California woman charged with killing puppy in Santa Ana

A 75-year-old woman, Hahn Nguyen, faces felony animal cruelty charges for intentionally running over a puppy in Santa Ana, California.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/california-woman-charged-with-killing-puppy-in-santa-ana

### 2026-10-01: Santa Ana police seek woman in puppy cruelty investigation

Santa Ana police are seeking a woman who used a Honda Odyssey to deliberately run over and kill a puppy on September 8, according to surveillance footage.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-ana-police-seek-woman-in-puppy-cruelty-investigation

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