Zoo animals stolen, kitten fed to snake Norman, OK (US)Incident Date: Wednesday, Sep 24, 2008 County: Cleveland
Disposition: Alleged
Alleged: Cody Daniel Hawkins
A Norman man accused of concealing a python and tortoise taken from the Little River Zoo in September was charged today in Cleveland County District Court.
Cody Daniel Hawkins, 24, was charged with knowingly concealing stolen property, cruelty to animals, and unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous drug.
The animals were returned to the zoo following Hawkins' arrest at his home on Sept. 24, but the albino Burmese python was taken again three days later -- and then returned anonymously Monday.
The cruelty charge stems from a kitten that was placed in the python's cage and eaten, and Hawkins is accused of having the drug Ecstasy in a pocket while being searched at Cleveland County jail. References |