Geneva man accused of inhumanely killing raccoon after social media post leads to investigation

Deputies arrested a Geneva man for trapping and inhumanely killing raccoons in the city.

Willis Bowles Jr., 35, of Geneva is accused of trapping raccoons, then pouring a flammable liquid on them before lighting them on fire.

Authorities say the raccoon was still alive and inside the trap when Bowles set the animal on fire.

A search warrant was obtained and executed, finding evidence that supported the claims.

Bowles was charged with animal cruelty and will appear in city court at a later date.

The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office and Geneva Police Department assisted the Ontario County Humane Society with the investigation.