According to the comments section, the cop then pointed his weapon at a person who questioned his action.
...cops
Another small town cop with an itchy trigger finger.
America’s “Law Enforcement.” Beating & killing citizens every day....and our dogs!
Something is wrong when all these police are shooting peoples pets.
We used to have a chubby old black Lab that roamed the neighborhood. Kids said his name was Hi (or High). He’d zig-zag up and down the street and visit with whoever was out and about. He’d say hello and sit on the porch for a little while, then meander down the street to greet someone else. I can picture him “nipping” at someone on a bike, just because he would be so glad to be a part of it. Absolutely no danger to anyone unless tou consider a nose rub or a lick as a danger.
Why am I not shocked?
Why would a deputy JBT make up such a story without making sure he applied proper looking bite marks on his shoes?
“Dayton is a city in Liberty County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,709 at the 2000 census.”
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Looks like a small town. Perhaps some unemployed soul there would be more than happy to take the trigger-happy cop’s job.
He was a big old yellow lab,that all the kids called Yeller.
He was one of the most gentle dogs I ever knew.
Unfortunately, they were an elderly couple, and moved to one of those retirement communities.
I found out later that, they were not permitted to have dogs there, so they had him put down.
It still makes me heart sick to think of it.
No charges have been filed and Liberty County Sheriff's Office investigators said marks on the officer's shoes seem to match up with his story.
Pure friggin BS!
Talk about hyperbole. They're lucky the cop didn't kill any of the family which happens all too often. They should count the loss of a dog as a lesson in who's in charge and learn to respect authority. I'm sure the dog made a "threatening gesture."
Charges are not being files.
I wonder what would have happened to a non-cop who did the same thing.
A cop was killed in a car wreck a few years back near where I live. Wasn’t chasing anyone. Just driving like an idiot.
A few days later I was driving down the road when a “convoy” of cops, mostly constables, approached. They were coming back from the funeral escorting a limo. I assume they were escorting the family back home. There was no hearse. (And by the way, there is no law in Texas that says you have to pull over for a funeral.)
The first cop in the convoy whipped over right in front of me and we almost had a head on collision. He then pulled up to my door and shouted to me to pull over and “don’t move that effing car” or he’ll arrest me. He used all kinds of profanities. I knew if I objected I’d be arrested by another fat uneducated cop. I hope the worst for this ..... p.o.s.
In Texas companies hire off duty cops to stop traffic and allow their employees to leave work. One day my wife and I watched an old lady inch forward. This cop screamed at this frightened woman using all kinds of profanities. I followed her home and told her we’d be witnesses if she wanted to file a complaint. She was still shaking and said she just wanted to go inside.
I called the J.P. offices in that area and the Sgt. denied that this guy worked for him. Lying p.o.s. Thin blue line....or actually FAT blue line.
If they’ll shoot a dog for no reason they’ll shoot a human for no reason. And they’re all looking for an excuse to use their tazer.
Finally, I was a cop for a short period so I know how they operate. That’s why I quit. I didn’t want to go around beating people for “not respecting” me.
You gonna call us, suckah? You a civilian..!
Chief of Police Roland Lee (Pete) Douzat
I’m just wondering when a pet owner flips out and shoots the cop. The pet owner could claim he felt his life in danger from an out of control cop.
OK, I just read the story. I am an avid bicyclist and have had run-in’s with dogs. I would only shoot a dog if it was one I had repeated run-ins with and the owners did nothing AND I feared for my health.
The first time I would hop off the bike and try to make friends unless it was “going pit bull” on me. Then I’d use my mini-baseball bat.
I did notice in the article that the dog “roamed the neighborhood. That is a huge no-no pretty much in all non-rural areas. The dog could get killed, as this one did.