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Animal Cruelty
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 03/18/2025 2:38 PMIncident: 24WHC006148
Date: November 27, 2024
Location: Lower Cassidy Rd Putney, VT
Investigating Deputy: Pinger
Accused: Michael A. Kirkpatrick
Age: 62
City & State of Residence: Putney, Vt
Charges: Animal Cruelty 352(1) & 361, Recklessly Endangering Another Person
Description: On November 27, 2024, an investigation was conducted by a deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office regarding the death of a dog in Putney, VT. Investigation revealed that Michael Kirkpatrick shot and killed a neighbor's dog and removed the identification of the dog. Furthermore, while discharging the firearm, Kirkpatrick did so in a reckless manner. Kirkpatrick was arrested and charged with the aforementioned crimes. He was released with a criminal citation to appear at a later date.
Court Date: 04/15/2025
Bail: N/A
