Cat swung by tail, slammed against concrete
Winfield, KS (US)Incident Date: Friday, Sep 28, 2007
County: Cowley
Charges: Felony CTA
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: James A. Bell, Jr.
Case Updates: 3 update(s) available
A Winfield teen was arrested last weekend after grabbing a cat by its tail and swinging the animal until the animal's head struck the concrete. The cat died, said Winfield Police Officer David Dougherty.
The incident occurred Sept. 28 at St. James Court.
"Several people were outside and saw what occurred and called us," Dougherty said.
The dead cat was in the middle of the parking lot. Dougherty learned the name of the suspect and arrested James A. Bell Jr., 19. He told police he had been drinking and he was sorry he killed the cat, according to Dougherty.
Bell was booked into the county jail for felony cruelty to animals, but has since bonded out pending his first court appearance. The date was not available.
Dougherty said he has talked with the Cowley County Attorney's Office and the report of his investigation is currently being reviewed.
Cruelty to animals is defined by Kansas law as intentionally killing, injuring, maiming, torturing or mutilating an animal, according to Dougherty.
Case UpdatesA 19-year-old Winfield man has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty as part of a plea bargain agreement involving a second criminal case.
James A. Bell was arrested in September for killing a cat by swinging the animal by its tail until the animal's head struck the concrete - a felony offense. A second case charged him with possession of marijuana and possession of liquor by a minor - misdemeanor offenses.
As a result of the plea bargain agreement, Bell pleaded guilty to the animal cruelty and minor in possession charges. The possession of marijuana charge in the second case was dismissed by the County Attorney's Office.
Sentencing in both cases is set for 1:30 p.m. Feb. 25. The sentence for the animal cruelty conviction ranges from 30 days to one year in jail and a possible fine ranging from $500 to $5,000. Whether he is eligible for probation will depend partly on past criminal history and the severity of the crimes. | Source: NewsCow - Feb 8, 2008
Update posted on Feb 10, 2008 - 5:58PM |
Arraignment for a Winfield man charged with animal cruelty has been continued until Jan. 28, 2008, according to District Court records.
James A. Bell, Jr., 19, was scheduled to be arraigned Nov. 30. He is charged with killing a cat by allegedly swinging the animal by its tail until the cat's head struck the concrete.
Cruelty to animals is defined by Kansas law as intentionally killing, injuring, maiming, torturing or mutilating an animal. | Source: Newscow.net - Dec 4, 2007
Update posted on Dec 11, 2007 - 5:17PM |
Arraignment has been set for 8:30 a.m. Nov. 30 for James A. Bell Jr. over an animal cruelty case. The 19-year- old Winfield man appeared in District Court in Winfield Monday.
He was arrested after grabbing a cat by the tail Sept. 18 and swinging it until the animal's head struck the concrete. The cat died.
Cruelty to animals is defined by Kansas law as intentionally killing, injuring, maiming, torturing or mutilating an animal. | Source: Newscow - Nov 6, 2007
Update posted on Nov 7, 2007 - 4:52PM |
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