ROME — Officers responded to a report of animal cruelty at 115 Stanwix Street on June 23 at approximately 10:36 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers located a deceased dog in the driveway of the residence.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.
The Rome Police Department takes all reports of animal cruelty seriously and is actively working to determine the cause and any responsible parties.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Rome Police Department’s tip line at (315) 339-7744, Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers at 1 (866) 730-8477 or www.p3tips.com.