Overview

• Alejandro Oliveros Acosta, 46, faces felony charges for animal cruelty, theft of a Bengal Lynx, and methamphetamine possession.
• Authorities allege Acosta lured and killed neighborhood cats, with evidence of dozens of dead cats found in his home during a police search.
• He missed his May 21 arraignment, leading to the forfeiture of his $40,000 bail and the issuance of a $50,000 bench warrant for his arrest.
• Prosecutors are seeking to raise his bail to $100,000, citing public safety concerns and the violent nature of the alleged crimes.
• The investigation continues, with law enforcement reviewing additional evidence and encouraging witnesses to come forward.