Sentence for poisoning more than a dozen animals
A man was sentenced to one year in prison and a fine equivalent to 25 minimum wages after admitting to having poisoned more than a dozen animals in the Barrio Blanco sector, La Romana. The ruling was issued by the First Instruction Court of the Judicial District of La Romana, after accepting the abridged penal procedure presented by the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Details of the sentence
Eduardo Corporán De Aza, accused of biocide, received the maximum penalty established in Law No. 248-12 on Animal Protection and Responsible Ownership. The regulation sets a one-year prison term for those who commit these crimes, and two years in case of recidivism. Corporán De Aza has already served two months of preventive detention, and the remaining ten months were suspended under strict conditions.
Consequences and control measures
During the probation period, the convicted person must reside at a fixed address, refrain from visiting certain places or people, not travel abroad, and avoid alcohol abuse in public spaces. In addition, they must learn a profession or trade, perform 30 hours of community service, and refrain from mistreating animals. Failure to comply with these rules implies serving the full sentence in prison.
Facts and context of the case
The file indicates that Corporán De Aza was responsible for the deaths of five puppies, a Chihuahua, a cat, and several chickens, as well as another dog that died from burns caused by the poison. Neighbors reported the deaths of six more dogs, one of them pregnant, and another cat, all with symptoms of poisoning. The authorities found testimonial, expert, and documentary evidence that supported the conviction.
Reaction of the authorities
The national liaison for Animal Protection of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, Roxanna Reyes Acosta, praised the speed and forcefulness of the ruling, highlighting that the results were obtained in record time following the events that occurred in June 2025. Prosecutor Yalissa Marina Candelario Rijo led the investigation and the abridged criminal process.
This case sets a precedent in the application of Law 248-12 and reinforces institutional commitment to animal protection. The ruling warns that any violation of the imposed conditions will lead to the immediate execution of the full sentence. The case of having poisoned more than a dozen animals in La Romana has generated national attention and debate regarding the prevention of crimes against animals. Dominican justice has demonstrated that cases of having poisoned more than a dozen animals will not go unpunished, and that society can expect decisive responses to these events. The ruling concludes with a clear warning: whoever poisoned more than a dozen animals will face severe legal consequences and effective control measures.