MENARD COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) – An Athens man was arrested on an animal cruelty charge.
Menard County Sheriff’s deputies executed an arrest warrant in the 13000 block of Deer Path Lane in rural Athens Wednesday.
S. Patrick Cannedy, 41, was taken into custody. Deputies said he is charged with Aggravated Cruelty to an Animal, a Class 4 Felony.
MCSO said this arrest warrant was issued after an investigation by their office, Menard County Animal Control, and the Menard County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Cannedy was taken to the Menard County Jail.