On Sunday July 17, 2022, deputies responded to a report of two ponies being shot and killed at “Equine Advocacy of Louisiana”, a horse rescue east of Amite. “Equine Advocacy of Louisiana” is a non-profit organization who serves to promote, as well as protect, the welfare of horses in Louisiana. These two ponies had been rescued and were under care of the organization at the time of being shot.

Chief Jimmy Travis asks if you have any information on the incident to please contact Sergeant Jill Hutcheson at 985-748-8147, OR if you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s anonymous tip line at 1.800.554.5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip! You may be eligible for a cash reward.