CRIME/ANIMAL ABUSE

18-Year-Old Arrested for Felony Animal Cruelty

Suspected in death of family kitten

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Felony Animal Cruelty – May 26 at 6:59 p.m., Prince William County Police Officers responded to The Stone Point Apartments located in the 14900 block of Potomac Heights Place in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a domestic dispute.

The investigation revealed the owner left her 3-month-old Siamese and Maine Coon kitten in the apartment with a family member, identified as the accused, Frederick Grant Pierce.

When she returned later in the day, she located the kitten unresponsive in the bedroom. The investigation revealed at some point during the day, the accused kicked the kitten in the head multiple times.

Animal Control Officers responded to the scene to take possession of the animal for further examination to determine the cause of death.

Following the investigation, police arrested Frederick Grant Pierce,  18, of the 14900 block of Potomac Heights Place in Woodbridge. He has been charged with felony animal cruelty.

His court date is pending. Bond has been set at $1,500, which has not yet been secured.

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