Mutilated animal remains found in Fremont determined to be sheep

FREMONT — Two animals whose mutilated remains were found April 13 at the Centerville Train Station have been identified as Dorper sheep, police said Tuesday.

In a news release, police said further investigation “has not revealed any evidence of nefarious or ritualistic activity” and therefore the case “is being suspended as there is no finding of a crime.”

Police did not specify how they believe the sheep were killed or if they were able to trace ownership or if anyone had reported the sheep missing.