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Thirty Horses, Multiple Other Animals Seized by State Police

(Photo courtesy of the New York State Police)

NORWICH—On January 22, at approximately 7 p.m., the New York State Police executed a search warrant at a property on Mudge King Road in the Town of North Norwich as part of an investigation into possible animal neglect. 

According to a media release, the investigation resulted in the removal of more than four dozen animals. It was determined that 30 horses, a pig, seven sheep, four goats, four chickens, seven dogs and three cats were in need of immediate medical care.

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