- New York, USA -
~ Update: April 30, 2023
I have reached out to the Troy Police Department and asked why Kit was not removed from the home.
A spokesperson kindly got back to me and explained that “Kit’s guardian does not reside with the defendant, and the defendant has no other access to Kit. Kit’s home & care is otherwise completely appropriate and we trust he is being well-cared for.”
On a separate note, as I was searching for WIDO’s background, I came across a previous conviction of June 10, 2008, for rape. His identity was confirmed through my correspondence with the Troy Police Department.
~ Original story:
Following a domestic violence investigation, detectives with the Troy Police Domestic Violence Unit arrested 36-years-old PRESTON KYLE WIDO, of Latham for animal cruelty.
In a news release, police allege that WIDO “caused several, and significant, injuries to a two-month-old kitten named ‘Kit’.”
Police said the incident happened at a residence in Lansingburgh, Rensselaer County.
Kit was taken to a veterinarian by his guardian and it was determined that the furbaby suffered “a concussion, dislocated jaw, fractured pelvis, and part of his right ear had been cut with a sharp instrument.”
WIDO is not behind bars and I hope and pray that he will not hurt the furbaby again because according to police, Kit “is now recovering with his owner at home.”
WIDO was arrested on the evening of April 27, 2023, for one count of Aggravated Cruelty to an Animal and released on an appearance ticket.
Online court records show that on April 28, 2023, WIDO appeared at Troy City Court for his arraignment before Judge Christopher T. Maier and pleaded not guilty.
WIDO is scheduled to be back in court on Friday, May 5, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.
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Kit's picture was shared from Troy Police
WIDO’s mugshot was shared from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.
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