WHEELING — The bond for Arvindbha Patel, accused of feeding animals and leaving behind litter on Wheeling Island, was revoked Friday after photos showed him allegedly on Wheeling Island again leaving dog and cat food behind.

Patel, a resident of St. Clairsville, was previously charged in two separate cases with four counts of unlawful disposal of litter on Wheeling Island, for a total of eight counts. The charges are all misdemeanors.

Part of a holding bond agreement signed by Patel prohibits him from returning to Wheeling Island.

A bond revocation hearing took place Friday before Magistrate Tom Howard.

Wheeling Island resident Lou Smith testified before the court and explained photos provided by another neighbor, Greg Bamberger. The series of photos showed Patel and Bamberger allegedl

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