A 33-year-old Williamsburg woman, identified as Katie Leonard has been arrested on multiple felony charges of animal cruelty after police say she instructed a 17-year-old boy to kill her dog named Bailey, in March, following the death of a puppy in her care. According to state police, the teen attempted to break the dog’s neck before beating it with a metal baseball bat, while a deceased puppy was later discovered in a box in the backyard. Leonard is currently held on $50,000 bail in Blair County Prison following an investigation that revealed the surviving dog suffered severe head trauma and malnutrition, with treatment delayed by the suspect. Baily, who is a 3-year-old Pitbull, was taken to the Central PA Humane Society and is reportedly in foster care, and recovering well. (Above photo provided by Central PA Humane Society.)
Tuesday 12th May 2026
