Over 20 cats found dead in a house; local man facing charges

Over 20 cats were found dead inside a house in Westmoreland County.

Information shared by Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli’s Office on Wednesday said Jonathan Hodgetts, of Charleroi, faces charges of aggravated cruelty to animals, cruelty to animals and neglect.

Investigators say a woman who owned a house on N. Second Street in West Newton contacted police when she returned home after being away for the past year. Police said she was taking care of a sick cat during that time…

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