On April 27, 2019, Bay Roberts RCMP, with assistance from Harbour Grace RCMP General Investigation Section, conducted an investigation into the maltreatment of dogs by a local breeder in Clarke's Beach.
RCMP officers attended a residence in Clarke's Beach with the Baccalieu Trail SPCA. Police executed a search warrant and seized five dogs, one of which was pregnant. The dogs were severely malnourished.
The SPCA transported the animals to the Baccalieu Trail Animal Hospital for immediate medical care and they are providing continued care at this time.
Police are continuing with the investigation and charges will be laid.