Incident Date: Wednesday, Jun 1, 2011
County: Clarke
Disposition: Open
Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!
Law enforcement authorities in Clarke County, Ala., are seeking those responsible for using a pitchfork to attack four horses residing in a pasture in McVey.
Clarke County Sheriff's Department Chief Investigator Ron Baggette said the horses' owner reported finding the wounded animals on Wednesday. All the horses sustained puncture wounds.
"The owner said one of the horses is now blind," Baggette said.
All four horses are under veterinary care for their wounds. The animals have been relocated from the pasture where the attack occurred, Baggette said.
If caught those responsible could face animal cruelty and other charges, he said.
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of those responsible for the attack.
Anyone with information about the incident should call the Clarke County Crimewatch Hotline at 251-275-8132.
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Clarke County Crimewatch Hotline
251-275-8132
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