Police in Forks Township investigate animal cruelty incident

FORKS TWP., Pa - On April 20, 2024, at approximately 10:03 am, Forks Township police officers responded to the area of Frutchey Hill Road and Richmond Road for an animal complaint.

The caller reported observing a cage, covered by a white sheet, on the side of the road, according to police.

Officers arrived on the scene and observed a deceased dog, which appeared to have been deceased for an extended period, inside the cage, police say.

According to the news release, the dog was a small, brown Yorkie with a green-colored bandana around the neck.

Forks Township Police CID is investigating the incident.

Anyone with information regarding the incident or knows the owner of the dog is asked to submit a tip through CRIMEWATCH.

Tips may remain anonymous.

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