Man accused of throwing five kittens out of moving car on interstate, police say

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A man in Alabama is accused of throwing kittens out of his moving car onto the interstate, according to authorities.

Homewood Police say they received multiple calls at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 30 regarding a person throwing kittens out of their car on Interstate 65.

Officials say multiple witnesses reported seeing the driver of the vehicle throw five kittens out of the window.

Police say they quickly responded to the area and located the suspects vehicle.

After conducting a stop, police say they detained 21-year-old Thomas Ronald Liccione.

After an investigation, Homewood authorities say Liccione was arrested for aggravated cruelty to animals and was taken to the Jefferson County Jail on a $15,000 bond.

Authorities say all five kittens were struck and killed by other vehicles on the interstate.