Free Republic

Two young boys have admitted to stoning and later killing a kitten in an east Mesa trailer park, and authorities are trying to determine what to do about the suspects. Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, whose Animal Crimes Unit investigated the October incident, said the boys, 6- and 7-years-old, are too young to be charged with animal cruelty. Arizona state law prohibits charging anyone under the age of eight with a crime. Arpaio said Child Protective Services declined involvement, saying the circumstances of the case were outside the department's criteria. Nevertheless, CPS reversed course Friday afternoon and said it will...