Hunter
10/20/22
A Cedar Rapids man faces decades in prison after allegedly setting fire to a residence he lived in, burning it down and killing over a dozen animals inside.
The Gazette reports that 47-year-old Jonathan Ramey is accused of intentionally setting fire to the 11th Street Northwest residence on October 1st. The criminal complaint indicates police and fire officials found about seven different areas within the house that started the blaze. Two smoke alarms were removed from inside the house and Ramey sent several text messages to the homeowner indicating he intended to set the fire and leave the animals inside.
The residence contained four ducks, three rabbits, two geese, two dogs, two fish, a cat and a snake. They were all killed in the fire.
Ramey has been charged with 2nd degree Arson and Animal Abuse causing injury or death. If convicted on all counts, he could be sentenced to up to 40 years in prison.