Newport News residents report multiple cats have been injured or killed by suspected traps. A reward is being offered.

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Author: Derek Lytle

Published: 6:46 PM EDT April 1, 2026

Updated: 6:46 PM EDT April 1, 2026

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Residents in a Newport News neighborhood say several cats have been severely injured or killed in recent weeks by what they believe are foothold traps placed throughout the community.

The incidents have been reported in the Colony Pines neighborhood near Jouett Drive, where neighbors say at least two cats have been euthanized after suffering serious injuries consistent with trapping devices.

“Several cats have now had to be euthanized, many cats being seen with terrible injuries from traps set out in this Colony Pines neighborhood,” said Auburn Bachand. She added that neighbors were offering a $500 reward for information leading to the person responsible.

Now, that reward is $1,500.

Residents say the injuries appear similar across multiple cases, often involving severe damage to the leg.

“Another cat got injured. It was the same area of the leg … and that cat had to be put down, just like Boo, the first cat,” said Bachand.

Neighbors also report seeing cats with chains still attached to their legs, which they say further suggests the use of foot-hold traps.

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