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Reedsburg man arrested for killing kitten while intoxicated

Posted at 1:58 PM, Nov 06, 2018
and last updated 2018-11-06 14:59:09-05

REEDSBURG, Wis. -- A Reedsburg man was arrested Monday night after he allegedly killed a 4-month kitten by throwing it against the wall. 

According to Reedsburg Police, authorities responded to a call Monday evening that an intoxicated male had just killed a kitten. 

Police say a 5-year-old witness said the 33-year-old suspect grabbed the kitten from the boy's lap and threw it against a garage wall. 

Police arrested the suspect and he is being held on charges of mistreating an animal - causing death and disorderly conduct.