Dead dog found abandoned on side of NJ bridge prompts investigation

But we begin with a dead dog found abandoned in New Jersey, and now police are trying to find out who left it there. Neighbors say it's a disturbing sight, and they're worried this might not be an isolated case. Action News reporter Breanna Smith from Hamilton Township with what police are hoping will lead them to whoever is responsible. Hamilton police say they responded to a dead dog abandoned on this bridge. Now, it may seem like a secluded spot, but detectives hope the residents who live nearby and travel this road will help them find those responsible. That's terrible. Jack Lankoski lives just feet away from where Hamilton police say a dead dog, believed to be a pit bull, was left on the side of the road on Monday. I don't know why they would abandon it like that, wrap it up, and just throw it away like that. When officers arrived to the area near 2nd Avenue and Aspen Pink Boulevard around noon, they discovered the large brown male dog next to the guardrail with no collar. Hamilton Township Animal Control also responded to pick him up. I just hope people treat animals better than what they do, you know, because they're the most forgiving animal, man's best friend, you know. Detectives say they recovered items at the scene that could be evidence relating to the incident and help identify those involved. I feel bad for those animals. Thomas Coleman, who also lives nearby, says this isn't the first time dogs were left stranded in the neighborhood. In the last year, we had to take one animal to the shelter by around 2 a.m. because we were just wandering, you know, he wouldn't come off our porch. He was on our porch banging, knocking, scratching. Luckily, we were able to help him out. As police, animal control, and the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office investigate together, residents hope to see cameras installed and an increased police presence. They do police the area somewhat, but this seems like a high area where a lot of times I'm looking out my window and I'm wondering, like, why is that car parked there? Anyone with information should reach out to Hamilton Police. We also contacted them and the other agencies involved in the investigation. We're waiting to hear back. In Hamilton, Breanna Smith for Action News at 10 on PHL 17.