Authorities investigate kitten cruelty incident in Morganza

LEONARDTOWN, Md. – Officers with the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office are investigating an animal cruelty case that occurred Saturday morning, September 28, 2024, in Morganza, Maryland. The incident, reported around 8:09 a.m., involved a person in a silver SUV, possibly a Toyota, who was reportedly seen throwing several kittens from the vehicle at the intersection of northbound Route 5 and Route 242 .

When officers arrived at the scene, they found a deceased kitten, but were unable to locate any of the others that had reportedly been thrown from the vehicle. The exact number of kittens involved remains unclear, although witnesses said between eight and nine kittens may have been thrown from the SUV.

Authorities are asking the public for information to help them with their investigation. The Sheriff's Office has urged anyone who may have been in the area during this time and may have witnessed the incident to come forward. Deputy First Class Nicholas Hill is the contact person for the case and can be reached at 301-475-4200, extension 8078, or by email at [email protected].

For those who would like to provide tips anonymously, Crime Solvers is available 24 hours a day by phone at 301-475-3333 or by text at 274637. To send a tip via SMS, individuals should enter “Tip239” in the message block and then select SEND. Once submitted, they will receive a response that will allow them to continue their conversation with Crime Solvers without revealing their identity. Crime Solvers is also offering cash rewards for information leading to an arrest in the case.

Animal cruelty cases like this are punishable under Maryland law, which can impose severe penalties on perpetrators. Investigators are working diligently to collect additional evidence and hope that surveillance footage or eyewitness statements will shed further light on the incident.

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office will provide updates as new information becomes available.

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