Cops: Teen Guns Down Birds on Lake Hills Beach

A Fairfield teen was charged with animal cruelty Saturday after he allegedly shot and killed four birds with a pellet gun at a Lake Hills beach.

Police received a report from a concerned citizen about a disturbance in the Winnepoge Drive neighborhood. 

When officers arrived, two males were found in a car with two pellet guns. One -- identified as Kenneth Forrest, 18, of Greenfield Street -- reportedly admitted to shooting and killing the birds, Deputy Police Chief Chris Lyddy said.

Forrest was charged with cruelty to animals, and disorderly conduct. He was further charged with possession of narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia after police found marijuana, a glass smoking pipe, and a metal grinder in the car, according to the report.

A 17-year-old male Fairfield resident was with Forrest at the time of the incident. The juvenile was charged with disorderly conduct and released to his mother.

Both teens are due in court on July 9.