Father Arrested on Animal Cruelty Charges Amidst Pond Drowning Investigation in Liberty County

Children and Mother Pulled from Pond

• 💔 A disturbing incident in Liberty County involved a mother and three children being pulled from a pond.
• 🏥 The children are now in the custody of Child Protective Services, with their conditions updated to safe, though specific details were not provided.

Father's Arrest and Charges

• 👨‍⚖️ The father, Domingo Kintana, was arrested and booked into the Liberty County Jail on an unrelated animal cruelty charge.
• 🐾 Investigators found severely malnourished cats, dogs, and chickens on the property while serving a warrant related to the incident.
• 💰 Kintana was also named in civil lawsuits for owing significant amounts in unpaid property taxes and for failing to pay contractors for work on his property, Rancho Monte Carlo.

Investigation into Drowning Attempt

• 📞 Kintana reportedly called 911 claiming his wife poisoned the children with Nyquil and alcohol before attempting to drown them.
• 🧪 Investigators found medication bottles near the scene and are testing to confirm if the children were given medication or alcohol.
• 🚁 The mother and an 11-year-old girl were airlifted in critical condition, while a 15-year-old and a six-year-old were also hospitalized.

Official Involvement and Cooperation

• 🕵️‍♀️ The Texas Rangers and the Liberty County District Attorney's Office are now involved in the investigation.
• 🤝 Authorities have made contact with the suspect's wife's family, who are cooperating and providing information.