Alleged purposeful horse drowning being investigated by Powell County Sheriff's Office
By Luke Ulatowski
The Powell County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is investigating what Sheriff Gavin Roselles has termed a “disturbing” video that was posted on social media Thursday night.
The 911 dispatch log reports two individuals separately called to inform law enforcement of a video posted on Facebook that day depicting a man allegedly “drowning a horse.” According to Roselles, the incident took place on June 11, 2024, in Powell County.
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The Powell County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is investigating what Sheriff Gavin Roselles has termed a “disturbing” video that was posted on social media Thursday night.
The 911 dispatch log reports two individuals separately called to inform law enforcement of a video posted on Facebook that day depicting a man allegedly “drowning a horse.” According to Roselles, the incident took place on June 11, 2024, in Powell County.
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