EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A 61-year-old man was charged with animal cruelty after an investigation led to the rescue of 100 animals in San Elizario, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. Santos Gordillo Torres faces four counts of cruelty to livestock animals, the sheriff's office said. EPCSO said deputies went to the 13500 block of Chicken Ranch Road in San Elizario to help the county's Animal Welfare Unit with an animal cruelty investigation. During the operation, 100 animals were rescued and transported to Gracey's Rescue Ranch for care, EPCSO said. After a civil hearing, the court awarded 69 of the rescued animals to the rescue ranch, which will give treatment and rehabilitation, EPCSO said.