Turtle-Killing Burglar Faces Animal Cruelty Charge: Police

PARKVILLE, MD — Police allege one of two men who burglarized a home in Baltimore County violently killed one of the resident's pets before leaving.

Donatella the turtle had been in her aquarium when a burglar took her out of her home and impaled her with a knife sharpener, according to police.

When the resident returned from being gone overnight, officials said she found Donatella deceased on the floor and her residence ransacked.

The turtle slaying took place in the unit block of Barnwell Court in Parkville, where the suspects got inside through an unlocked window on the ground floor sometime between Jan. 20 and Jan. 21, police reported.

Jewelry, checks, gift cards and electronics were taken.

Police said there is a warrant out for the arrest of Michael Kennard Jones, 23, whose last known address was in the 3200 block of McElderry Street. He will be charged with first-degree burglary and aggravated cruelty to kill an animal. In addition, Jones is wanted in a home invasion robbery in which he had a gun, police allege.

The other suspect — Calvin Krasheen Fogg, 24, of the 4400 block of Marble Hall Road — was arrested Feb. 17, according to police.

Anyone who sees Michael Kennard Jones should not approach him, as authorities say he is dangerous. Instead people may contact police with information at 410-307-2020.

Tipsters may also anonymously call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

Tips to the Metro Crime Stoppers hotline leading to the arrest and/or indictment of a suspect for a felony crime may qualify for a cash reward. Metro Crime Stoppers is available as well by texting "MCS" plus the tip to CRIMES (274637) or by submitting an anonymous tip online.

Photos courtesy of the Baltimore County Police Department.