An arrest on animal cruelty charges has been made in Niagara Falls.
In late September, a cat was taken to animal hospital after a concerned citizen found it bound and emaciated at a motel in the area of Lundy's Lane and Montrose.
Provincial Animal Welfare Services was contacted after the cat was euthanized due to its condition, who notified Niagara Police on October 3rd after an initial investigation was completed.
On October 5th, detectives obtained a warrant to search the motel residence where they found materials used to bind the cat.
55-year-old Peter Krsul of Niagara Falls was arrested at the scene and charged with:
- Causing Damage or Injury to an Animal
- Bestiality
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.