Atlantic City Teen Charged with Animal Cruelty

Ericxon Santos, an 18-year-old from Atlantic City, has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty after videos surfaced showing him throwing cats into the air and letting them crash to the ground. The investigation began following anonymous tips received by the Atlantic City Police Department, which included video evidence of the incidents. Police were unable to locate the injured animals but identified Santos through additional video footage. Authorities confirmed that the videos showed him abusing two different cats on separate occasions. Santos has admitted to his actions but claims he did not intend to harm the animals. The case remains under investigation, with police urging anyone with information to come forward.