NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 13, 2025) — New Rochelle police are investigating the suspicious death of a dog found near Glenwood Lake, prompting a collaborative effort with ASPCA Law Enforcement to determine the cause of death.
On June 12, 2025, at approximately 4:23 p.m., officers responded to a report of a deceased dog in the area of Glen Lake, near Gloucester Place. Upon arrival, they discovered a torn contractor-style garbage bag on the roadside containing the body of a large brown Pitbull.
According to the New Rochelle Police Department, the dog had several wounds that did not appear consistent with early decomposition. A local resident reported seeing the bag intact on the roadside the previous day but did not investigate further. On June 12, the resident noticed the bag had been ripped open, revealing the deceased dog, and immediately contacted authorities.
New Rochelle Detectives are working with ASPCA Law Enforcement to investigate the circumstances surrounding the dog’s death. The investigation remains ongoing, pending the results of a necropsy to establish the cause of death.
Police are seeking public assistance and urge anyone with information to contact the New Rochelle Police Department at (914) 654-2300 or anonymously at (914) 632-COPS. The department expressed gratitude for the public’s cooperation and committed to providing updates as the investigation progresses.
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