Crime
$5,000 reward offered in shooting of turtle and rabbit with crossbow
ESSEX COUNTY, MA. — The Animal Legal Defense Fund is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the shooting of a turtle and rabbit with a crossbow on the week of June 1, 2020.
Marblehead animal control officers were called to the former railroad right-of-way, between the Tower School and electrical substation, on Monday, June 1, 2020, where a turtle was found shot with an arrow. On Thursday, June 4, 2020, animal control was called back to the same area after someone spotted a rabbit, also shot with an arrow. The turtle, who rescuers have named Timmy, was brought to the Turtle Rescue League in Southborough for rehabilitation, where he is expected to make a full recovery. Unfortunately, the rabbit, who rescuers are calling Billy, ran away before animal control officers could provide care, but officials are still looking for him.
In Massachusetts, it is a felony offense to knowingly and willingly inflict cruelty to an animal. Under a recent amendment to the law, the maximum penalty for animal cruelty is seven years in a state prison or a fine of up to $5,000, or both. A person convicted of animal cruelty will also be banned from working in any capacity that requires the person to be in contact with an animal.
“Just like our companion animals who share our homes, wildlife animals are sentient beings who deserve strong legal protections,” says Animal Legal Defense Fund Executive Director Stephen Wells. “We commend Marblehead Police for taking this case seriously, and for seeking justice on behalf of Timmy and Billy.”
If you have information related to this incident, please contact the Marblehead Police at 781-631-1212.
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