Police recommend charges against teen accused of torturing 100 turkeys

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 23, 2008
CBC News

An arrest has been made in connection with a break-in at a Langley, B.C.,
farm where about 100 turkeys were mutilated.

On Sept. 14, someone broke into the turkey farm in the 19600 block of 24th
Avenue and tortured the turkeys, many of which had to be euthanized.

An investigation by Langley RCMP led police to the home of a teenage boy,
Const. Holly Marks said Monday.

"On Dec. 10, Langley RCMP attended a residence in Langley to arrest a young,
16-year-old man in connection with a break and enter and mutilation of
turkeys.Š" Marks told CBC News.

"The young man wasn't home but did turn himself into Langley RCMP detachment
the following day."

Police have recommended that the Crown lay charges of break and enter,
mischief, and injuring or endangering animals against the teen who, because
of his age, cannot be identified according to the Youth Criminal Justice
Act.

He has been released and is scheduled to attend court in April 2009.

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