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Las Vegas man killed cat, claimed self-defense, police say

Joshua Booth faces a felony animal cruelty charge after prosecutors said a surveillance video showed a neighbor’s cat being thrown from his garage.

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The cat was found dead in east Las Vegas in April after police were called for a disturbance.

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Las Vegas man charged in connection with cat drowning case

Prosecutors said Joshua Booth, 51, was charged under Reba's Law, a Nevada statute that strengthened penalties for severe animal abuse cases.

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Las Vegas man killed cat, claimed self-defense, police say

The cat was found dead in east Las Vegas in April after police were called for a disturbance.

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Las Vegas Review-Journal broke the news in Las Vegas, United States on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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