Kitten thrown against ceiling and wall Middletown, CT (US) Incident Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 County: Middlesex Local Map: available Disposition: Alleged Alleged: Roger Bishop

Case ID: 2409 Classification: Throwing Animal: cat View more cases in CT (US) Login to Watch this Case

Roger Bishop allegedly assaulted a 9-week-old kitten in front of a 2-year-old child, stated Animal Control Officer Gail Petras.

The owner of the cat reported the incident to police. During the animal control officer�s investigation, it was determined the kitten suffered head trauma from Bishop allegedly throwing it into the air, hitting the ceiling and wall, Petras said. Once the kitten landed, it went into convulsions. Bishop claimed it was accidental.

Bishop, 24, of 64 Stack St., was charged with cruelty to animals. He was released on a promise to appear in Middlesex Superior Court on Wednesday June 9, 2004

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