Mahoning County humane agents originally thought the kittens were run over, then placed on the side of the road. That still could be the case, but Animal Charity Humane Society veterinarians said they were beaten to death first.
Mahoning County humane agents are still investigating.
Around 6 p.m. Tuesday, Poland police officers were called to Coit Road on a report of dead kittens found on the side of the road.
A witness told police that she found the kittens dead, lying in a straight line in the roadway. She said it appeared as if the animals were intentionally placed there. The witness said she put the dead kittens on top of a trash bag and moved them to the side of the road.
The kittens had tire tracks on their bodies, and it was apparent that they had been run over.
(WYTV - Nov 30, 2012)
