- Melinda Bennett, 49, was arrested in Connecticut for allegedly shooting birds with a pellet gun off her own bird feeder
- Police arrived at her home after receiving reports that she shoots birds daily
- They found her intoxicated in the garage with blood and feathers around her
- Bennett has been charged with reckless endangerment and cruelty to animals
- According to her Facebook, she is a volunteer at a horse sanctuary
A 49-year-old Connecticut woman was arrested Wednesday for allegedly shooting birds with a pellet gun off her own bird feeder.
Police found Melinda Bennett in the garage of her Ledyard home intoxicated and holding a pellet gun.
The garage floor was covered in blood and bird feathers, according to police. Officials say that Bennett admitted to shooting the birds.
Melinda Bennett, 49, was arrested for allegedly shooting birds with a pellet gun from a bird feeder
Police arrived because they had received a report that Bennett shot birds off the bird feeder daily.
She was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment and cruelty to animals.
Bennett was released on a $500 non-surety bond and will appear in court on September 28.
Bennett is a volunteer at a Connecticut horse sanctuary, according to her Facebook page.
Police found her intoxicated in her garage holding a pellet gun and surrounded by blood and feathers