- Michael Winkler, 65, was arrested in Las Vegas on June 12 on four felony counts of willful or malicious torture, maiming, or killing of an animal.
- The arrest stems from an incident on May 14 where four dogs named Snickers, Oakley, Ben, and Angel died in his locked car from heat stroke or suffocation.
- Winkler's family reported that he was heavily intoxicated and forgot to let the dogs out of the vehicle, with his granddaughter discovering the deceased animals.
- Police noted that six dogs have died while in Winkler's care over the past four years, and his family had previously attempted to prevent him from owning more animals.
- Winkler was released one day after his arrest and is scheduled to appear in court on July 14.
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