{"id":77390,"date":"2026-07-21T19:36:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T23:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=77390"},"modified":"2026-07-21T19:36:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T23:36:10","slug":"wyoming-county-perry-police-department-looking-for-help-from-the-public-in-animal-cruelty-investigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/07\/21\/wyoming-county-perry-police-department-looking-for-help-from-the-public-in-animal-cruelty-investigation\/","title":{"rendered":"WYOMING COUNTY\/Perry Police Department looking for help from the public in animal cruelty investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Perry Police Department is investigating a disturbing case of suspected animal cruelty that occurred this afternoon, July 21,2026, on Simmons Road
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At approximately 2:45 p.m., officers were alerted to several kittens in the roadway on Simmons Road between Rt. 20A and Page Road. Upon investigation. officers located four deceased kittens. Based on their injuries, it was determined each kitten had suffered obvious intentional trauma to the head. The nature of these injuries is inconsistent with being struck by a motor vehicle.
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Police believe this incident sometime between 2:00 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The Perry Police Department is asking anyone who may have been traveling in the area during that time, or who has information regarding this incident, to come forward. Even minor details could prove valuable to the investigation.
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Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Perry Police Tips may also provided through Wyoming County Dispatch by calling the non-emergency line.\u00a0585\u2011786\u20112255<\/strong>
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Animal cruelty is a serious offense, and the Perry Police Department is committed to identifying those responsible and holding them accountable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Perry Police Department is investigating a disturbing case of suspected animal cruelty that occurred this afternoon, July 21,2026, on Simmons Road At approximately 2:45 p.m., officers were alerted to several kittens in the roadway on Simmons Road between Rt. 20A and Page Road. Upon investigation. officers located four deceased \u2026<\/p>\n

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