A man captured on video throwing a community dog into a stream in Pato Branco, southwestern Paraná, was arrested on Monday following a court's preventive detention decision. The crime occurred on February 6 and garnered public outrage after it was filmed and shared. Initially, authorities apprehended the man on the same day, but he was released shortly thereafter, prompting further actions from law enforcement.

After the investigation concluded, the police filed for preventive detention against the suspect, citing charges of animal cruelty. The Public Ministry of Paraná supported the request, which ultimately led to a judicial order for the man's arrest, highlighting the legal system's stance against animal abuse. It was discovered that the man has a history of previous offenses involving animal mistreatment.

Animal cruelty in Brazil is outlined in the Environmental Crimes Law, which stipulates penalties ranging from two to five years in prison, along with fines. The judicial measures taken in this case reflect growing societal and legal intolerance towards such acts, emphasizing the importance of protecting animal welfare in Brazil.