Birds trapped, heads crushed
East Northport, NY (US)

Incident Date: Thursday, May 5, 2005
County: Suffolk

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: William Thomas

A 76-year-old man who trapped birds and crushed their heads was arrested on May 5, authorities stated.

Animal protection authorities searched William Thomas' Long Island home after receiving complaints from neighbors, Suffolk County police stated in a news release.

Officers with the Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said they confiscated traps and collected the carcasses of several dead animals found on the property. Police said they were charging Thomas with animal cruelty.

Thomas was released on a field appearance ticket and was taken to University Hospital at Stony Brook for a psychiatric evaluation. He also was issued several summonses for hunting and trapping violations, police further stated.

References

• Newsday.com - May 5, 2005
• Island Packet Online - May 6, 2005
• Newsday - May 6, 2005

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