A resident of McAllen is facing charges. The individual, 36 years old, was taken into custody by police. Charges include cruelty to certain animals and evidence tampering. Further details about the case are available from ValleyCentral. The accused is being held in Hidalgo County jail. The charges against the McAllen man are classified as third-degree offenses, according to jail records.
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