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A Bristol man is going through fees of aggravated animal cruelty after police say he severely injured a small black cat, in line with authorities in Lancaster County.
Richard Swangler, 56, of Bristol, was arrested following an incident that led to the cat struggling traumatic accidents, together with a whole degloving of its decrease chin and mandible, in line with police. Degloving is the separation of pores and skin and comfortable tissue from a physique.
The West Hempfield Township Police Department in Lancaster County responded to a name on the home the place Swangler had been staying within the early morning hours of Sunday, March 3. Swangler had reported a wild animal, believed to be a jaguar, contained in the home, police stated.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Swangler with scratch and chew marks on his arms however found no indicators of a wild animal, police stated.
A search of the premises revealed the severely injured cat, which was then transported to PETS Emergency Center for surgical care, police stated.
The Organization for Responsible Care of Animals (ORCA) took over the cat’s transportation and is now overseeing its restoration. The cat is predicted to make a full restoration, in line with ORCA officers.
Swangler was taken into custody on excellent probation violation warrants, and an aggravated animal cruelty cost have been subsequently filed. Bail was set at $15,000 and he was despatched to the Lancaster County Prison.
Editor’s Note: All people arrested or charged with against the law are presumed harmless till confirmed responsible. The story was compiled utilizing info from police and public court docket paperwork.
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