FAIRFIELD, CT (WFSB) – A Fairfield man is accused of abusing and bleaching his cat that died a short while later.

Fairfield police mentioned in August they obtained a report from a vet clinic that was taking good care of a cat with critical and suspicious accidents.

The cat was coated in bleach and had indicators of bodily accidents, in accordance with authorities. The cat later died of its accidents.

Police mentioned upon investigation, veterinarians found the cat died from blunt pressure trauma.

Raymond Neuberger, 38, of Fairfield, was discovered accountable for the cat’s demise, police mentioned.

“This investigation revealed that Neuberger engaged in violence, domestic in nature, and a separate arrest warrant was completed,” Fairfield police mentioned.

Neuberger was charged with assault third-degree, disorderly conduct, and cruelty to animals.

Authorities mentioned he was launched on a $30,000 bond and is due in Bridgeport Superior Court on Wednesday.

Fairfield First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick launched an announcement on the arrest:

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