Mount Clemens, MI – Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced 31-year-old Fouad Yosif Yaldo, of Sterling Heights, MI, was arraigned on a charge of animal killing related to him allegedly punching and killing his then-girlfriend’s dog.
From a matter recently reported to law enforcement, it is alleged that on November 6, 2025, Yaldo picked up his then-girlfriend’s 8-year-old Yorkie named “Teddy.” Yaldo then struck Teddy at least twice with great force and put the dog on the ground. When Yaldo saw that Teddy was not moving, Yaldo picked the dog up and carried him to his then-girlfriend. The dog died in her arms. Yaldo’s actions were caught on video.
On Friday, March 20, 2026, Yaldo was arraigned before Magistrate Jean M. Cloud in the 41-A District Court in Sterling Heights. Yaldo is charged with Animals – Killing/Torturing – Third Degree, a 4-year felony.
This is the maximum charge available under the law based upon the evidence presented to date.
Magistrate Cloud set Yaldo’s bond at $75,000 cash/surety only, no 10%. If he is released, he must wear a steel cuff tether and have no contact with animals.
Yaldo is scheduled for a Probable Cause Conference before Judge Annemarie M. Lepore at the 41-A District Court in Sterling Heights, MI on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 1 p.m.
“The allegations of hitting a small dog and killing it are deeply disturbing. Animals deserve to be protected and cherished, never abused or neglected. My office takes allegations such as these seriously and will seek justice for the animal and his owner,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office represents the People. We are committed to achieving justice and following the laws of the State of Michigan. All individuals who are accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office
Contact: Esther E. Wolfe, Communications Director
Office: 586-469-5737
Cell: 586-842-4421
Email: esther.wolfe@macombgov.org
