Richford, N.Y. — A Richford man was arrested on June 29 and accused of killing his neighbor’s cat.

Joseph F. Kral, 32, was charged with felony aggravated cruelty to animals after stomping on a cat’s head, according to the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office.

Kral was scheduled to appear in front of Justice Peggy Anderson at the Richford Town Court on July 7 after being issued an appearance ticket.

A senior at Cornell University, Kyle covers the affordable housing crisis for the Ithaca Voice. Reach him through e-mail: kyleafriend@gmail.com.