Sheriff's Office investigating animal cruelty incident in Burton; Humane Association offering reward for information 
On Nov. 23, 2021, Beufort County Animal Services responded to Magnolia Park Apartments, 314 Laurel Bay Road, Burton regarding a stray cat on property.
Animal control officers set a trap for the cat.
When the animal control officers returned to retrieve it on Nov. 24, the trap was missing.
Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the apartment complex and, along with animal control officers, found the trap submerged in a pond on the property; the stray cat was found dead inside the trap.
It was later confirmed the cause of the cat's death was drowning.
As of this afternoon, Dec. 1, subjects responsible for this act of animal cruelty have not been identified.
The Hilton Head Human Association is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrests of those responsible.
Anyone who has information is encouraged to contact Sgt. Dario Sosa at 843-255-3435 or Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111, if wishing to remain anonymous.
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office appreciates your partnership in the safety of our community.
Address/Location
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
2001 Duke St
Beaufort, SC 29902
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 843-255-3200