Rapper and Streamer Aspen Kartier Arrested for Alleged Puppy Abuse

The 19-year-old was charged with animal cruelty after a viral video showed her hitting and grabbing her Maltipoo puppy.

Feb. 2, 2026 at 12:31pm

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Aspen Kartier, a 19-year-old rapper and Twitch streamer, was arrested in Brookhaven, Georgia on an animal cruelty charge after a video allegedly showing her abusing her 3-month-old Maltipoo puppy went viral. The disturbing footage appears to depict Kartier repeatedly hitting the puppy and grabbing it by the neck. Authorities executed a search warrant at Kartier's home, rescued the puppy, and booked her at the DeKalb County Jail.

Why it matters

The case has sparked outrage in the local community and on social media, highlighting the issue of animal abuse and the responsibilities of public figures with large online followings. It also raises questions about how platforms like Twitch handle content moderation and user conduct.

The details

Police say they received multiple complaints from the community about the viral video of Kartier allegedly abusing her puppy at her Brookhaven residence. Authorities executed a search warrant and detained Kartier, while the puppy was rescued and taken into custody by DeKalb County Animal Control. The puppy appeared to be in good health. Kartier's Twitch channel was temporarily suspended due to a violation of the platform's guidelines.

  • On January 30, 2026, Brookhaven police arrested Kartier at her home.
  • The video of the alleged abuse went viral on social media on January 30, 2026.

The players

Aspen Kartier

A 19-year-old rapper and Twitch streamer who was arrested and charged with animal cruelty.

Brookhaven Police Department

The law enforcement agency that investigated the alleged abuse, executed a search warrant, and arrested Kartier.

DeKalb County Animal Control

The agency that took custody of the rescued puppy.

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What they’re saying

“Never be silent if you see abuse.”

— PETA

“Thank you to everyone who spoke out about this case!”

— PETA

What’s next

The Brookhaven Police Department continues to investigate the animal cruelty case and is asking anyone with relevant information to contact the agency.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for stronger accountability and consequences for public figures who abuse animals, as well as the role social media platforms must play in moderating harmful content and user behavior.