Cruelty to Animals Charges Filed in Sharon Twp
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — A 38-year-old Shinglehouse woman, Brandy PLANTS, is facing charges of Cruelty to Animals and Corruption of Minors after an incident on June 8, 2026, at a residence on Honeoye Road in Sharon Township, Potter County.
According to the Pennsylvania State Police Public Information Release Report, the incident occurred at 0112 hours when PSP Coudersport responded to a 911 Hang Up. After further investigation, it was determined that PLANTS was intoxicated and killed a kitten in front of the children inhabiting the residence. The victims, all females, are aged 5, 2, and 12, respectively, and are from Shinglehouse, PA.
PLANTS is being charged with Cruelty to Animals, likely under 18 Pa.C.S. § 5531, and Corruption of Minors, under 18 Pa.C.S. § 6301. The charges are pending through Magisterial District Judge 55-4-01.
Bail information and court proceedings are not specified in the report. The case is currently in the preliminary stages, and further details will emerge as the investigation continues.
The Pennsylvania State Police remind the public that incidents are often fluid and rapidly evolving, and information provided should be considered preliminary and subject to change as additional investigative details emerge.
As with all cases, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
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