WARWICK, R.I. — A Warwick man is facing multiple charges including cruelty to animals and resisting arrest.
Police responded to a 911 hang-up call from a home on Negansett Avenue, where they say 30-year-old Michael Gast, Jr. became aggressive and physically attacked officers. He was subdued at the scene and taken to the hospital for evaluation.
During a follow-up search of the residence, officers discovered one deceased dog and one deceased parrot. Later on two dogs, a cat, and two parrots were also found in the home and removed.
Gast is now facing the following charges:
Five counts of unnecessary cruelty to animals
Two counts of simple assault
One count of malicious killing of animals
One count of unnecessary cruelty to animals resulting in death
ContributorMay 29, 20251 Mins read410 
You know what to do. If they kill animals, there is no redemption. Pew pew