Dog stabbed to death in apparent domestic dispute
Richmond, KY (US)Incident Date: Thursday, Feb 5, 2009
County: Madison
Charges: Felony CTA
Disposition: Alleged
Alleged: Samuel A. Voorhees
Police on Friday arrested Samuel A. Voorhees, 39, of Big Hill Avenue, and charged him with second-degree assault, first-degree cruelty to animals, theft by unlawful taking, more than $300, and a misdemeanor violation of a domestic violence order after responding to a report of an altercation.
Officers responded to a residence in the 400 block Thursday night around 9 and determined that Voorhees had apparently assaulted his wife with a large wooden lamp during an argument over money.
The woman suffered a broken arm in the dispute, police said. Voorhees also had destroyed a big-screen television before fleeing the residence, violating the terms of a domestic violence order that forbids acts of violence or destruction of property.
On Friday afternoon, officers returned to the scene after the victim's father reported that he had gone to the residence following the assault to retrieve a Troy-Bilt lawn mower and a Yardman tiller he had loaned Voorhees.
The items were found to be missing, and the victim's father found Voorhees had allegedly pawned both items.
Voorhees was located in an apartment in the 400 block later that day and was taken into custody.
Shortly after he was arrested, officers returned to the residence when Voorhees' wife discovered her dog dead behind a chair of apparent knife wounds.
Officers recovered the knife, which was linked to Voorhees, at the scene.
Voorhees was lodged in the Madison County Detention Center in lieu of a $12,500 cash bond. References |
