KTIV News 4 At Noon December 11, 2015
Thursday on two charges of aiding in animal cruelty and four counts of contributing to the delinquency of a child, all misdemeanors. The case involves cell phone video that allegedly shows the graphic torture of a cat. Four stanton teenagers are also charged as juveniles in the case. Former wayne county attorney amy miller has been assigned as the special prosecutor. She says the case also involves the torture of a possum. Van pelt could face up to six years in prison if convicted on all six counts. Arraignment is set for december 22nd for van pelt and the juveniles. In addition to being a sch...