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Missing Puppy Sparks Community Search After Suspect's Escape

1/30/2026

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A puppy named Money went missing in Salinas, California, after being thrown at sheriff’s deputies by a fleeing suspect, Orlando Figueroa-Martinez (age 38).
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office said Figueroa-Martinez faces felony weapons and animal abuse charges.
Deputies released a blurry image of Money to aid the search, drawing mixed reactions online.
The sheriff's office described Money as friendly and likely scared and asked for community help to locate Money.

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A puppy named Money went missing in Salinas, California, after being thrown at sheriff’s deputies by a fleeing suspect, Orlando Figueroa-Martinez (age 38).
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office said Figueroa-Martinez faces felony weapons and animal abuse charges.
Deputies released a blurry image of Money to aid the search, drawing mixed reactions online.
The sheriff's office described Money as friendly and likely scared and asked for community help to locate Money.