(Independence Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) Pa State Police in Beaver reported on Saturday, January 7, 2023 that they were called to Backbone Road in Independence Twp. Beaver County at 11:57PM Thursday, January 5, 2023 for a report of cruelty to animals.
Upon arriving and investigating it was learned that eight sheep were found deceased and were possibly killed by a dog. Troopers also found a neighborhood dog that was killed at the scene.  Troopers did not release any other information about the incident but said they are further investigating the incident.