More cats found dead in Kennewick. $4,000 reward offered

Kennewick police found another slain cat Monday night bringing for a total of seven in the span of three weeks.

The latest animal was discovered near the corner of 10th Avenue and South Reed Street around 6 p.m. All of the animals have been cut in two and left in various neighborhoods around the city.

So far the animals have turned up at: 900 block of North Kellogg; 900 block of South Auburn Street; 4000 block of South Anderson Street; 1000 block of North Pittsburgh Street; 1100 West Park Hills Drive; 10th and South Reed; and 17th and South Kellogg Street.

One was a pet, and police are investigating whether the other animals were stays or pets, said Lt. Aaron Clem.

People have been calling in tips to police, and officers are checking security camera footage from the area where the animals were found, he said.

Joel Watson, the owner of Just Joel’s restaurant, has offered a $4,000 reward for information leading to the culprit.

Investigators are asking if anyone who notices someone suspicious to contact police at 509-628-0333.