Teen Arrested In Duct-Taped Cat Case

The Pennsylvania SPCA says an arrest has been made in the duct taping of a female cat named "Sticky."

Fox 29's Nefertiti Jaquez reported,19-year-old James Davis, of the 2100 block of 22nd Street, was taken into custody Sunday.

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Humane Law Enforcement Officers tell Fox 29 News that Davis admitted to taping the cat because he was "annoyed." He said that he saw the cat in his backyard and he didn't know what came over him.

Officers also say Davis left the duct-taped cat in his yard for several hours but because it was screaming so much, he dumped the cat across the walkway.

The SPCA received information about Davis throughout their investigation. The agency was offering a $2,000 reward for an arrest in the case. Davis' yard backs up to the property on Edgely Street where the cat was found.

"He did seem remorseful for the incident," said humane society police officer Derrick Schlitter. He did seem -- he did want to get it off of his chest. He stated that he justs didn't know where his head was, that he doesn't really know why it happened. ... When we got talking to him, basically he stated that he was responsible for the cat."

Officials may wind up paying out the reward money as an anonymous tip helped lead authorities to Davis.

"We followed up on the tips, and this was the one that led to a suspect," Schlitter said. "There was evidence that crooroborated the anonymous tip."

Police released a photo of Davis late Monday morning, saying he has been charged with cruelty to animals and possessing an instrument of crime. He was still being processed by Central Detectives at noon.

"It's tough. But you can tell that he is young, and he thinks he made a mistake,"  Schlitter said. " And hopefully we can prevent anything like this happening again."

If convicted, Davis could get 90 days in jail.