The
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division is seeking information from
the public that will lead to the
identification of suspect(s) involved in an animal cruelty case. On May
8, 2016, Deputy J. Smith responded to the 40000 block of Dellabrooke Road in
Mechanicsville, for the report of an injured animal.
The
investigation
revealed a black pit bull mix with white paws, was suffering
from visible lacerations to the right side of its neck caused by a suspected
rope or cable used as a leash for the dog.
The
complainant advised the dog was walking
around the yard when the complainant noticed the deep laceration and
immediately called the Sheriff’s Office.
Animal
control was contacted and transported the dog to a local Veterinary Hospital for treatment.
The
Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with
information to contact Deputy J. Smith at Jason.Smith@stmarysmd.com or by phone at 301-475-4200, ext. *9029.
Anyone
with information is asked to call CRIME SOLVERS
at 301.475.3333 or text a tip to "TIP239" plus your message to "CRIMES"
(274637).
Or call the #SMCSO Duty Officer
at 301.475.8008
St.
Mary's County CRIME SOLVERS offers rewards up to
$1,000 for information about a crime in
St. Mary's County that leads to an arrest or indictment.
Calls
to CRIME SOLVERS are NOT
RECORDED.
CALLERS
CAN REMAIN ANONYMOUS.
