A garbage bag on Jan. 13, 2015, at the corner...

A garbage bag on Jan. 13, 2015, at the corner of Henry Road and Edward Street in Centereach with three dead chickens that had been beheaded. Credit: Suffolk SPCA

The Suffolk County SPCA is investigating the disposal of three dead roosters on the southeast corner of Henry Road and Edward Street in Centereach on Tuesday.

The roosters were found beheaded and wrapped in a white plastic bag at approximately 4 p.m., after Suffolk police received a call from a resident.

The roosters had no additional signs of mutilation on their bodies after further examination, according to Suffolk SPCA Chief Roy Gross.

The SPCA is investigating the incident as an act of animal cruelty.

Anyone with information on this incident can call the Suffolk County SPCA at 631-282-7722. Callers can remain anonymous. 

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