Ocean City police investigating animal cruelty incident

Ocean City police investigating animal cruelty incident

OCEAN CITY, MD -The Ocean City Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in an ongoing animal cruelty investigation. The incident occurred in the 10 block of 77th Street, where a group of males unlawfully entered a privately fenced-in koi pond at a residence.

The incident took place at approximately 2:47 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

Authorities have released photos of the suspects involved and are urging anyone who can identify them to come forward. If you have any information regarding the individuals shown in the photos, you are encouraged to contact PFC Rhode at erhode@oceancitymd.gov. Alternatively, you can reach out to the Ocean City Police Department directly by calling 410-723-6610.