West Virginia: Okey Jones Jr., 39, and Misty Jones, 37, accused of locking cats in hot, urine-coated rental truck

WEST VIRGINIA -- Okey Floyd Jones Jr., 39, and Misty Dawn Jones, 37, both of Clarksburg, each has been charged with 11 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty.

Mr. Jones also has been charged with one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

The two kept 11 cats inside a roasting-hot, feces- and urine-coated rental truck from Aug. 23 through Sept. 9, Officer McGlone has alleged.

All cats showed signs of respiratory illness, McGlone has alleged.

Meanwhile, Mr. Jones, who has a prior conviction for daytime burglary, unlawfully kept a Remington .30-06 and a Marlin .22-caliber in a gun case inside the rental truck, McGlone has alleged.

Harrison Chief Magistrate Frank DeMarco set bond at $5,000 for Mr. Jones and $2,200 for Ms. Jones.

 

(The Exponent Telegram - Sept 15, 2016)