Utah: Jeff McKinney is accused of either kicking or throwing the family cat into the refrigerator, breaking its back and killing it

UTAH -- A 51-year-old New Holland man has been charged with cruelty to animals after allegedly injuring a cat on August 21, according to New Holland Police.

Jeffrey McKinney is accused of striking the cat, causing it to hit a refrigerator. The cat was brought to a local veterinary clinic, where it was diagnosed with a fractured spine. The cat had to be euthanized, police say.

McKinney was arrested on August 26, according to police.

ARREST INFO:
Full name: MARK WILLIAM STOTLAR
City/State: TOQUERVILLE / UT
PCF Number: 241568
Arrest Date: August 31, 2017
Arrest Time: 11:40:08
Agency: Washington County Sheriff
Charge:
ANIMAL CRUELTY-COMPANION ANIMAL

(Fox43 - August 30, 2017)