Detroit Man Charged with Torturing a Racoon

Published on June 22, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Henry Bernard Montgomery, 38, of Detroit, in connection with burning and torturing a racoon.

On June 17, 2026, at approximately 10:44 a.m., at a residence in the 12000 block of Washburn Street in Detroit, it is alleged that Defendant Montgomery tortured and burned a racoon. It is further alleged that Defendant Montgomery posted a video on social media depicting the racoon being burned alive. An investigation by the Detroit Police Department led to the arrest of the defendant on June 20, 2026. More complete facts and evidence will be placed on the record in court at the preliminary examination.

Henry Bernard Montgomery has been charged with one count of Animals - Killing/Torturing - Third Degree. *

He was arraigned this afternoon in 36th District Court before Magistrate Jeffrey Kleparek and received a $20,000 personal bond with a GPS tether. The Probable Cause Conference is scheduled for July 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., and the Preliminary Examination is scheduled for July 8, 2026, at 8:45 a.m., before Judge Marlena Taylor.

“It is hard for one to imagine what kind of perverse pleasure was being had here by the defendant’s alleged conduct. I would say that this case has unbelievable facts, but unfortunately that would not be a true statement. I should be surprised but I am not," said Prosecutor Kym Worthy.

Please request a photograph of the defendant from the Detroit Police Department.

*The charges are allegations and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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