MANHEIM, Pa (WHTM) – Three people accused of using firecrackers to kill a large turtle in Lancaster County could face additional charges from the Fish and Boat Commission.

Northern Lancaster County Regional police said a 17-year-old boy and 21-year-olds Taylor J. Geib and Austin M. Garner, both of Manheim, placed two M-80s on the turtle’s shell and lit the fuses.

The three are charged with criminal conspiracy and prohibited weapons, all misdemeanors. The teen is charged as a juvenile.

The Fish and Boat Commission has been investigating the case. A spokesman said they will add charges when the trio appear in court for their preliminary hearing on Oct. 5. He would not say what the charges will be.

Because the turtle is not a domesticated animal, police said they could not file animal cruelty charges. However, the Fish and Boat Commission may be able to file charges associated with cruelty.Get breaking news, weather and traffic on the go. Download the ABC27 News App and the ABC27 Weather App for your phone and tablet.