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Police wrangle loose sheep in New Jersey city

Police in New Jersey said an officer was called out to wrangle a pair of loose sheep -- animals that are not allowed in the city. Photo courtesy of the Long Branch Police Department 
Police in New Jersey said an officer was called out to wrangle a pair of loose sheep -- animals that are not allowed in the city. Photo courtesy of the Long Branch Police Department 

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April 28 (UPI) -- Police in New Jersey said an officer responding to a report of loose animals ended up rounding up a pair of wandering sheep.

The Long Branch Police Department said Officer Tracy Widdis was dispatched to the Lake Takanassee area when two sheep were spotted running loose down the street.

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"If this were a contest, here would be the winner for most unique police call of the week," police said in a Facebook post.

Widdis was able to shepherd the animals back to their owner, who was issued a citation by Animal Control Supervisor Deb Nagel for keeping prohibited farm animals inside the city.

The homeowner was ordered to find a home for the sheep outside the city limits.

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