A city man faces multiple charges after an abortive 911 call led the police to his home last week and they found dead and mistreated animals there, according to the Warwick Police Department.

On Tuesday, May 27, officers responded to 200 Negansett Ave., in the city’s Pilgrim Park neighborhood, after a 911 hang-up call. Upon arrival, the police say, officers encountered Michael Gast Jr., a 30-year-old resident of the home. During the interaction, Gast became combative and assaulted two Warwick police officers. He was subdued and taken by Warwick Fire Department personnel to Kent Hospital for evaluation.

It was later determined that Gast had placed the 911 call for unknown reasons. As officers conducted a protective sweep of the residence to ensure the safety of any occupants, they found the interior in deplorable condition and discovered one deceased dog and one deceased parrot.

Warwick Animal Control was called to the scene and removed two additional dogs, a cat and two parrots. Following an investigation, Gast was charged with the following offenses:

• 1 count of Malicious Killing of Animals

• 1 Count of Unnecessary Cruelty to Animals 

  (Death Resulting)

• 5 Counts of Unnecessary Cruelty to Animals

• 2 Counts of Simple Assault

• 1 Count of Resisting Arrest

Gast was held overnight at the Warwick police headquarters and appeared before a judge in District Court last Wednesday.