A Deansboro teenager is facing an animal cruelty charge in Chenango County after the sheriff's office received a complaint.

According to the sheriff's office, 18-year-old Connor A. Ashton was arrested on December 9th following an investigation into the above mentioned animal cruelty complaint.

Ashton was charged with one count of Torturing or Injuring Animals/Failure to Provide Sustenance. He was released on an appearance ticket and will appear in court at a later date.