The pair were taken into custody by the sheriff’s fugitive unit late Wednesday.
Daniel Compton Puranda, 38, and Catherine Oyuela, 36, were both charged with two counts of cruelty to an animal and unlawful abandonment after investigators were called to a Palm Bay home on Oct. 20 to conduct a well-being check.
Neighbors said the family hadn’t been seen for nearly a month.
Deputies went into the home at 7815 Babcock St. and located the two emaciated dogs in the back yard, records show. The animals were turned over to Brevard County Animal Control and treated by a veterinarian.
Records also show that the couple had left the property on or around Sept. 23 as deputies attempted to carry out a final eviction notice.
Months earlier, the couple had filed a deed with the property appraiser’s office claiming an ‘adverse possession’ of the home, records show.
Neighbors said the couple presented themselves as a husband and wife and had the animals at their home in well-kept conditions. Oyuela denied knowing or owning the dogs, records show.
The dogs — which authorities say are now active and affectionate — were taken to the South Animal Care Center and have since gained weight, although officials say they are still being treated for several ailments. Both dogs were placed in foster homes.
Purunda was held on a $21,000 bond. Oyuela was ordered held on a $16,000 bond.
Gender: Female
Race: White
DOB: 09/16/1980
Address PALM BAY, Florida
Arrest Date/Time: 11/2/2016 9:10 pm
Booking Date/Time: 11/2/2016 10:27 pm
Arrest Location: Palm Bay, Florida
Arresting Agency: Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Booking Number: 2016-00015191
Prisoner Type: Felony Adult Female
Incarceration Reason: Warrant
Total Bond Amount: $16,000
Current Charges
- #1 Animal Cruelty-Felony-Cause Cruel Death Pain & Suffering. Statute 828.12.2
- #2 Animal Cruelty-Felony-Cause Cruel Death Pain & Suffering. Statute 828.12.2
- #3 Unlawful Confinement Abandonment of Animal. Statute 828.13.2
- #4 Unlawful Confinement Abandonment of Animal. Statute 828.13.2
Gender: Male
Race: Black of African American
DOB: 04/13/1978
Arrest Date/Time: 11/2/2016 9:10 pm
Booking Date/Time: 11/2/2016 10:44 pm
Arrest Location Palm Bay,
Arresting Agency: Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Booking Number: 2016-00015192
Prisoner Type: Felony Adult Male
Incarceration Reason: Warrant
Total Bond Amount: $21,000
Current Charges
- #1 Animal Cruelty-Felony-Cause Cruel Death Pain & Suffering. Statute 828.12.2
- #2 Animal Cruelty-Felony-Cause Cruel Death Pain & Suffering. Statute 828.12.2
- #3 Unlawful Confinement Abandonment of Animal. Statute 828.13.2
- #4 Unlawful Confinement Abandonment of Animal. Statute 828.13.2
February 16, 2003
Name: Daniel Puranda
Arrest age: 24
Arrest Location: Miami, Florida
Arrest date: 02/16/2003
Charge:
- #1 Narcotic Implements / Possession of W/O residue / Mun Ord
November 5, 2003
Name: Daniel Puranda
Arrest age: 25
Arrest Location: Miami, Florida
Arrest date: 11/05/2003
Charges:
- #1 Bench Warrant
- #2 Narcotic / Impl/Posession W/O
- #3 Narcotic Implements / Possession of W/O residue / Mun Ord
February 12, 2014
Name: PURANDA, DANIEL COMPTON
DOB: 4/13/1978
Sex: Male
Race: BlackEye Color: BRO
Hair Color: BLK
Weight: 180 lb
Height: 6' 0"
Jail Number: 140008068
IDS: 1238200
Location: TGKCC
Booking Date: 2/12/2014 at 12:33
Court Case No: F-14-003336
State Case No: 13-2014-CF-003336-0001-XX
Date Filed: 2/13/2014
Court Room: REGJB - JUSTICE BUILDING, ROOM No.: 3-1
Court Address: 1351 N.W. 12 ST
Previous Case: N/A
Next Case: N/A
Judge: POOLER, TERESA MARY
Defense Attorney: N/A
Bfile Section: F013
File Location: PREHEARING
Charges Information:
- ROBBERY/ARMED/FIREARM OR DEADLY WEAPON - PBL. CASE NUMBER: F14003336. NO BOND
(Florida Today - Nov 3, 2016)
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