Another dog found dead in bag as Will County cases grow to seven: sheriff

The Brief

  • A seventh dead dog was found in a garbage bag along a Will County roadway Tuesday; authorities are investigating and working to determine the cause of death.
  • The discovery follows six similar cases last month in Crete Township, where dogs were found in trash bags and showed signs consistent with dogfighting.
  • Officials say it is unclear if the cases are connected; the investigation is ongoing and tips are being sought.

WILL COUNTY Another dead dog was found in a garbage bag along a Will County roadway Tuesday, authorities said, marking the seventh such discovery in recent weeks.

What we know:

Will County deputies were called about 3:45 p.m. to the area near Ridgeland Avenue and Bruns Road for a report of a garbage bag that possibly contained a dead dog on the shoulder of the road.

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