Teen Set Cat on Fire
Sacramento, CA (US)Incident Date: Tuesday, Aug 3, 2004
County: Sacramento
Disposition: Alleged
Alleged: Jimmie Jones
Case Updates: 1 update(s) available
Sacramento police have identified the man wanted for setting a black cat on fire after telling witnesses the feline was "bad luck" on Aug. 3 in Oak Park.
Jimmie Jones, 19, a Del Paso resident, allegedly placed the cat on a BBQ, covered it with lighter fluid and set it on fire at a home on the 3600 block of 5th Avenue, Sacramento Police spokeswoman Officer Michelle Lazark said.
The small cat had to be euthanized due to its injuries. A felony arrest warrant has been issued for Jones charging him with animal cruelty.
Anyone with information on Jones' whereabouts is asked to call Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP.
Case Updates| Investigators say tips from the community led to Jones' arrest. If convicted, he could spend up to three years in jail. | Source: The KCRA Channel - Sept 9, 2004
Update posted on Sep 14, 2004 - 2:53AM |
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