3 charged in animal abuse investigation
Linda Chen
Linda Chen
Reporter · Youngstown, OH
Linda Chen is an Ohio native with a Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Akron. She has spent the last five years covering community issues for a variety of local outlets, including NPR’s Ohio affiliate. Linda is dedicated to highlighting the stories of everyday people and the efforts of local organizations.
More from Linda →Reporter · Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 10:51 AM · 1 min read
JACKSON CENTER, Pa. (WKBN) - Pennsylvania State Police have charged three people with several counts of animal cruelty in Mercer County. Court records show Paige, 23, and Pamela, 59, McDevitt, as well as Michael Klingensmith, 49, face 55 charges--which include one felony--after a search warrant from Sept. 24. Troopers say they seized 17 animals, including [...]