Man charged in case involving domestic violence, tortured animals

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – Gruesome particulars are coming to gentle in a domestic violence and animal cruelty case in Sedgwick County. Police arrested 29-year-old Logan Cavender, a person accused of torturing cats. Cavender faces 10 counts of animal cruelty and is in the Sedgwick County Jail on a $250,000 bond.

The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office stated officers arrested Cavender at a Wichita dwelling in a case that additionally entails domestic violence. The sheriff’s workplace stated Cavender was initially arrested final Thursday, May 12, after a domestic violence scenario. He was arrested once more Friday, May 13, for the animal cruelty costs.

The sheriff’s workplace stated Animal Control received a name there have been three lifeless or injured cats close to 69th Street North and Hoover Road. Deputies stated the cats appeared to have been tortured. They then one way or the other related the domestic violence case with Cavender and the animal cruelty name.

The Harbor House, a shelter for victims of domestic violence, says animal cruelty and domestic violence usually go hand-in-hand.

“I would say here in the shelter, about 60 to 70 percent of families who own animals are talking about some level of abuse or violence that has been perpetrated towards that animal,” stated Kate Kinman with Harbor House.

In the case involving Cavender, the sufferer’s lawyer supplied an announcement on behalf of her shopper.

“The allegations coming to light against Logan Cavender, my client’s estranged husband, have been devastating to my client and her family,” the lawyer stated. “We are taking all necessary steps to protect my client and her children. Their safety has been our upmost concern. The family would appreciate privacy as they continue taking steps to ensure their overall safety as this continues to develop.”

While there are particulars not identified concerning the case related with Cavender, Harbor House emphasised there may be assist on the market for victims of domestic violence, and animal cruelty can level to a scenario that’s changing into more and more harmful.

If your or somebody you recognize wants assist getting away from a domestic violence scenario, you possibly can name Harbor House at 316-263-6000. The useful resource additionally affords a program to assist victims with pets.

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