A local police chief has a strange case to solve -- his own pet's death.

Several cats have disappeared and been poisoned to death in Kenly -- a small town in northeastern Johnston County.

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Thom Murphy, Kenly police chief, says his German shepherd also was likely poisoned with antifreeze. His wife came home and found their dog, Bear, collapsed in the backyard.

A veterinarian had to put him to sleep.