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Long Beach councilman and wife under investigation over accusations of animal cruelty
Long Beach Animal Control authorities are investigating Councilman Roberto Uranga and his wife, Tonia, for allegedly neglecting their two German shepherd dogs, the Post has learned.
The city of Long Beach on Thursday confirmed there’s an investigation, but did not name the Urangas. However, three sources with knowledge of the situation said the longtime politicians are the focus of the investigation.
The sources spoke on the condition they not be named because the investigation is ongoing.
In a statement, officials said Long Beach Animal Care Services was notified Sept. 13 by a private animal rescue group that it was in possession of two dogs that they believed were the victims of “animal cruelty and/or neglect.”
“Due to the circumstances surrounding the condition of the dogs, including the sudden death of one dog, ACS responded to the call and accepted the animals into its care and initiated an investigation regarding these allegations. The investigation is ongoing.”
The Urangas are longtime local political figures. Roberto, a former city employee, represents Long Beach’s 7th District and serves on several regional and statewide commissions, including the powerful California […]
