A Peterborough man is accused of killing a neighbourhood cat with a pellet gun last week
Peterborough police say on Thursday night around 10:15 p.m. they were called to the area of Paterson Street for a weapons call.
“It was reported to police that a cat in the neighbourhood belonging to an area resident had been shot with a pellet gun and was located deceased outside a residence,” police stated Monday.
Curtis Andrew McConkey, 34, of Paterson St., was arrested and charged with one count of killing, injuring or endangering animals. Police seized a pellet rifle and pellets from the residence.
On Friday, McConkey was further charged with possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and charged under the Peterborough bylaw with discharging a firearm.
He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 6.
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