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Brookhaven police arrest woman for allegedly throwing kittens from moving car
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Cathy Cobbs , as published by Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from the Brookhaven Police Department, including the identity of the woman arrested and the location where the incident took place.
A woman is facing charges related to animal cruelty in Brookhaven. The incident occurred on a recent afternoon when a person was seen discarding animals from a vehicle. Officers found a deceased animal in the road after responding to a report.
The police department was able to locate the vehicle and identify the driver due to information provided by a witness. The witness saw the incident happen and gave officers a description of the vehicle and its driver. Further details about the incident are available from the Brookhaven Police Department, including the identity of the woman arrested and the location where the incident took place.
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Category: safety Published: August 6, 2026 Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A woman is facing charges related to animal cruelty in Brookhaven. The incident occurred on a recent afternoon when a person was seen discarding animals from a vehicle. Officers found a deceased…
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