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Hillsborough man accused of killing 15 turtles with UTV convicted of animal cruelty

14 hours ago in Local

A trio of painted turtles bask on a log Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The cold-blooded creatures are taking advantage of the warm and sunny weather that has moved into the region. Photo: Associated Press/AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty

HILLSBOROUGH, N.H.-

78 year old Charles Puccio of Hillsborough has been convicted on charges related to cruelty to wild animals after killing 15 turtles.

NH Fish & Game Officials reported that on June 13, a conservation officer received a report from Hillsborough police of a man on Bog Road who was intentionally running over painted turtles with his UTV.

During their investigation Fish and Game officers report they found 15 painted turtles dead on the road between June 6 and June 12, appearing to have been run over.

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