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ChargedHobe Sound Woman Arrested After Kittens Allegedly Buried Alive
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Martin County deputies arrested Alba Chavez following reports that kittens had been buried in a yard; two kittens were rescued alive and two were found dead.
Case statusCharged
Location reportedHobe Sound, Martin, FL
Person named in reportAlba Chavez
First reported2026-10-14
Last updated10/15/2026
Case details
Reporting says Chavez was arrested Oct. 8 and charged with four felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty. Investigators reported children called for help. Do not treat the allegations as a conviction.
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