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Case #14070 Rating: 1.9 out of 5
Six dogs, three cats poisoned to death
Hardy, KY (US)Incident Date: Thursday, Jul 10, 2008
County: Pike
Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: Rodney Ray Moore
Case Updates: 1 update(s) available
A Hardy, Ky., man was lodged in the Pike County Detention Center yesterday after he was charged with poisoning pets in his neighborhood.
According to Kentucky State Police, Rodney Ray Moore, 43, of Narrow's Branch,was arrested Thursday by KSP Trooper Merlo. Moore was charged with eight counts of animal cruelty, second degree, and storing pesticides improperly.
Moore stands accused of poisoning six dogs and three cats, causing their death. The alleged incidents took place between March and July of this year.
If convicted, Moore could face up to one year in jail and a fine. However, if he had been arrested after July 15, next Tuesday, he would have faced up to five years imprisonment after the recently passed 'Romeo's Law'. The law, named after after the pet whose cruel beating was caught on video tape in Pulaski county, was passed by the Kentucky State Legislature last May.
The investigation is being conducted by the Kentucky State Police.
Case UpdatesHardy, Ky. resident Rod Moore pleaded guilty to one count of animal cruelty, second degree, and one count of storing pesticides improperly during Pike County District Court Thursday. Eight counts of each charge were dismissed.
Moore could have faced up to one year in jail or a fine.
He was fined $100 for storing pesticides improperly and $200 for animal cruelty, second degree. Moore was also placed on 30 days probation. During this time he must not have any unlawful possession of pesticides and no charges associated with animal cruelty. | Source: WDHR - Nov 9, 2008
Update posted on Nov 9, 2008 - 5:36PM |
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