Mint Hill man arrested for video of opossum being burned alive, police say

Mint Hill man arrested for video of opossum being burned alive, police say

A man from Mint Hill has been arrested for cruelty to animals after a video was shared online of an opossum being set on fire last month.

Mint Hill man charged after opossum burned alive on video: Police

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Mint Hill man is charged in connection with a disturbing video showing an opossum being burned alive. According to court documents, 30-year-old Cameron Torrence was arrested on Thursday, May 9, and charged with misdemeanor instigating cruelty to animals. He is also charged with failure to appear for flee/elude arrest with a moving vehicle and a probation violation. Torrence has yet to be given bond and remains at …

Charlotte man arrested, facing charges for opossum set on fire - WCCB Charlotte's CW

CHARLOTTE, NC – A man has been arrested following the investigation of a disturbing video that showed an opossum being set on fire. Charges for Cameron Bernard Torrence include instigating cruelty to animals, fleeing and eluding arrest and probation violation. A video was posted on Facebook showing a group of people dousing an opossum in fluid before setting it on fire Thursday, April 24. The profile was linked to Bernard Torrence. The initial v…

Animal Wellness Action Says Arrest of North Carolina Man in Opossum Burning Case A Matter of Justice and Community Safety

CHARLOTTE, NC — Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy applauded the arrest of Cameron Torrence of Mint Hill, N.C., following a viral video that showed an opossum being set on fire. Authorities say the suspect is facing felony animal cruelty charges.  The organizations eagerly await additional news on arrests to follow. Public ... Read more The post Animal Wellness Action Says Arrest of North Carolina Man in Opossum Burning C…