Henderson Man Accused of Throwing Cat Against Wall, Posting It on Social Media, Faces Charges

Reba’s Law to be tested by prosecution of man who threw girlfriend’s kitten at a wall

Angel Ventura Ayala appearing in court via Zoom Thursday. (Photo: Dana Gentry/Nevada Current)A Henderson man who threw his girlfriend’s three month-old kitten against a wall and then into a parking lot and sent the video to her in an alleged attempt to intimidate her, must stay away from his girlfriend, guns, and “any animals, whatsoever” as his case proceeds, Henderson Justice of the Peace Barbara Schifalacqua ordered Thursday.  “The court has …

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Viral Video Leads to Arrest in Henderson Animal Cruelty Investigation

Henderson police have arrested a man in connection with an alleged animal cruelty incident captured in a video that circulated widely on social media. According to the Henderson Police Department, the investigation began on December 16 after a woman reported receiving a video from her partner that showed him throwing her cat against a wall. Detectives reviewed the footage and identified the suspect as 27-year-old Angel Ventura Ayala. Ayala was t…

Henderson police arrest man accused of throwing cat in viral video

A 27-year-old Henderson man was arrested last month after police said he threw a cat against a wall in a now-viral video.

Henderson man accused of throwing cat against wall, posting it on social media, faces charges

Angel Ventura Ayala, 27, was taken into custody on Dec. 18, 2025, after a video circulated on social media showing him throwing a cat against a wall and then posting it to his Instagram account, facing charges of torturing and terrorizing an animal.

Henderson police arrest man allegedly seen in video throwing cat against wall

Henderson police say a 27-year-old man was arrested in connection with an animal abuse video that was reportedly circulating on social media.