PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — The former Pawtucket city employee who’s facing animal cruelty charges has changed his plea, 12 News has learned.
Jeff Almeida, 54, pleaded no contest to five counts of unnecessary cruelty to animals Monday in Kent County District Court.
Court records indicate Almeida received an 11-month filing, meaning if he stays out of trouble the charges will eventually be expunged from his record. He was also ordered to complete 20 hours of community service…