Two defendants plead guilty, one proceeds to preliminary hearing in crow killing case

DDA Adrian Kamada responded via email and this is the outcome of the crow killing case.

Co-defendants Jeffrey Malast and Timothy Ross each plead guilty to two misdemeanor charges. One count of animal cruelty [PC-597(a)], and one count of unlawful taking of wildlife [F&G-2000]. On these convictions, the court granted Mr. Malast and Mr. Ross probation for three years, which includes the statutory required behavioral counseling, plus 25 hours community service work and fines.

As for co-defendant Scott Humphrey, the case will proceed to a preliminary hearing.