Woman accused of breaking her German Shepherd's leg with wooden piece

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A Houston woman is facing animal cruelty charges after she was accused of breaking her dog's leg on purpose, according to Harris County authorities.

Constable Mark Hermn stated Zenaida Omengkar has been charged with cruelty to a non-livestock animal.

Zenaida Omengkar

On Tuesday, deputies were called to the 300 block of North Vista Drive for an animale humane call.

According to court documents, Omengkar allegedly hit her German Shepherd dog with a piece of wood and broke the dog's leg. She then refused to get the dog medical care.

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Omengkar was arrested, and her bond set to $100.

Investigators also learned she had an open probation violation warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance out of Navarro County.

The Source: Information was provided by Harris County Constable Mark Herman's Office.

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