Atlanta Mounted Patrol Horse Escapes After Fence Cut, Investigation Underway

In the early hours of March 18th, 2024, Atlanta Zone 6 Officers responded to an animal call near Cherokee Ave SE. Upon arrival, they discovered a City of Atlanta Mounted Patrol Horse outside its designated area. A prompt response from an Officer of the Mounted Patrol Unit ensured the safe retrieval of the horse and its return to the stable.

During the retrieval process, officers observed a breach in the fence enclosing the stables. Preliminary investigations suggest that an individual deliberately cut the hole in the fence, facilitating the horse’s escape.

In response to the incident, investigators were deployed to the scene to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the event. The investigation remains ongoing.