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Cow shot with .22
Heath, OH (US)

Incident Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2006
County: Licking
Local Map: available
Disposition: Convicted

Abuser/Suspect: Paul J. Davis

Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

Case ID: 9162

Classification: Shooting

Animal: cow

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Paul J. Davis, 18, last known address 1910 Blue Jay Road, Heath, was indicted in Licking County Common Pleas Court on one count each of felony vandalism, a fourth-degree felony, and cruelty to animals, a second-degree misdemeanor on Friday, June 23.

On May 10, authorities claim Davis caused more than $5,000 harm to other's property and tortured an animal. No further information is available at this time.

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A teenager who shot and killed a cow in a prank was sentenced to probation and told by a judge that it was time to grow up.

Paul Davis, 18, pleaded guilty on April 5, 2007 to felony vandalism and a misdemeanor charge of cruelty to animals. Davis drove to a farm last May and used a .22-caliber rifle to shoot a crossbred Angus heifer, authorities said.

Licking County Common Pleas Judge Thomas Marcelain, who could have sentenced Davis to 18 months in prison, put the teen on probation for three years and ordered him to perform 100 hours of community service and to pay restitution to the central Ohio farmer who was raising the cow for breeding purposes.

"It's time to step up and be responsible," the judge said. "You're an adult now. Childhood is over."

Davis could spend six months in prison if he violates the terms of his probation.

Spencer Montgomery, a livestock breeder who owned the 800-pound heifer, said the animal was worth $10,000. Judge Marcelain said a hearing will be scheduled to determine a restitution amount.

Christopher Shook, an attorney for the teen, said Davis is remorseful for killing the cow.

"He does have respect for animals and other people's property," Shook said. "He is truly sorry for what he did."

On the day the animal was shot, Davis had bragged to friends that he wanted to shoot a cow, according to a sheriff's report. Authorities tracked down Davis after a witness heard the shots then recognized Davis in a car speeding away from the farm in eastern Licking County.

Source: Bucyrus Telegraph - April 8, 2007
Update posted on Apr 17, 2007 - 1:11AM

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Cow shot with .22
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