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Georgia Woman Arrested After Kittens Thrown From Vehicle, Police Say
Witnesses said the driver threw three kittens from a moving car, and police found one dead kitten while a search continues for another missing animal.
- On Wednesday, Brookhaven Police arrested Valentina Tobon Henao, 25, on felony animal cruelty charges after witnesses reported seeing her discard kittens from a moving vehicle near Peachtree Road and Osborne Road.
- Witness Maria Stewart followed the silver Toyota Sienna and captured license plate photos at a red light, enabling officers to locate Henao; police discovered one deceased kitten near the 2700 block of Osborne Road.
- Terri Eden, a friend of Stewart, is caring for one surviving eight-week-old kitten treated for a dislocated tail. Eden said, "He was sedated yesterday, so I think that helped him get through the night."
- Jail records show Henao released on bond while awaiting her upcoming court appearance, as the Brookhaven Police Department continues its active investigation without disclosing a motive.
- Eden is leading a search effort around Brookhaven Park to locate a third missing kitten, while the Brookhaven Police Department urges anyone with information to call 404-637-0600.
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Brookhaven police arrest woman for allegedly throwing kittens from moving car
The Brookhaven Police Department arrested Valentina Tobon Henao, 25, in connection with an animal cruelty investigation that occurred onAug. 5, in the area of Peachtree Road and Osborne Road. According to a release from the department, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Brookhaven Police officers responded to the area after receiving a report of animal cruelty. A witness reported observing a person inside a silver Toyota Sienna discard multiple kittens…
·Atlanta, United States
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