Crime & Safety

Illegal Snares Kill Coyote In Milton; Police Search For Culprit

Environmental and Milton police are seeking information on those responsible for illegal snares around Milton.

MILTON, MA – Police are searching for the person or persons behind a series of illegal snares found around Milton, according to Massachusetts Environmental Police. A pregnant coyote was caught killed by one of the snares April 9, police said.

The snares and the coyote are being examined for fingerprints. Anyone with information is asked to contact MEP at 1-800-632-8075 or online at http://bit.ly/MEPReport.

All calls and reports are confidential. The investigation remains ongoing.

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