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Dog lunges at deputy, shot in Pennfield Township
Dog lunges at deputy, shot in Pennfield Township

Yahoo

time24-05-2025

  • Yahoo

Dog lunges at deputy, shot in Pennfield Township

PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A deputy shot and killed a dog when it lunged at him after responding to a report about aggressive dogs in Pennfield Township on Friday. Around 5:11 p.m., deputies with the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office were sent to the area of Swift Road near Capital Avenue NE after receiving multiple reports about aggressive dogs running loose in the area. The callers said the three dogs were Pit Bulls, and they were concerned because children play outside in the area. Responding deputies spoke to the two people who called. One person said the dogs came onto his property and attacked his dog, which received minor injuries. The second caller said the dogs aggressively charged at her while she was in her yard. The deputies found the three dogs in a side lot near a home. When a deputy approached the dogs, trying to secure them in his vehicle, they charged at him. The sheriff's office said that he gave 'loud verbal commands' to try and deter the dogs, but they didn't stop. When one of the dogs was within 3 to 5 feet of the deputy and lunged at him, he fired his gun three times, hitting the dog, the sheriff's office said. The other two dogs took off. The dog hit by gunfire died at the scene, the sheriff's office said. Shortly after the dog was shot, the dogs' owners arrived at the scene and took the two dogs. The sheriff's office said they also took the dead dog home after declining to have the dog taken to the county animal shelter. The sheriff's office said that a supervisor went to the scene to provide 'oversight, documentation, and contact information for any necessary follow-up.' An administrative review will take place due to the use of force, the sheriff's office said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lt. Curtis Smith at 269.781.0880 or submit an anonymous tip through Silent Observer at 269.964.3888. The case remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Regina woman says police shot dog, then she was arrested for the 'theft of my own pets'
Regina woman says police shot dog, then she was arrested for the 'theft of my own pets'

CBC

time17-05-2025

  • CBC

Regina woman says police shot dog, then she was arrested for the 'theft of my own pets'

Social Sharing Amid a family dispute over the ownership of two dogs, a Regina woman says she's devastated after police shot one of the animals in front of her house. Jennifer Godfrey said one of the officers who came to her home on the morning of May 14 "allowed her dog Bane to escape," then another officer shot the dog in the chest. "My dog was already subdued and he shot him again," Godfrey said. According to a Regina Police Service (RPS) news release, officers were dispatched to a home in the 1500 block of Athol Street after a report of theft. Police say they were told two dogs had been taken without permission and they were believed to be at that address. Godfrey said the call came from her mother, who Godfrey had spent six months trying to retrieve her two dogs from. Godfrey said the dogs are hers. CBC News has tried to contact Godfrey's mother, but she has not responded. Godfrey said that when police arrived at her house, she tried to show them proof of ownership, including registration, veterinary records and photos. She claims officers refused to look at any of it. "They knocked on my door threatening a warrant," Godfrey said. "[They said] they were going to take me to jail." The news release from Regina police says a dog then "ran out the front door and toward one of the officers." Godfrey said an officer was propping the door open while speaking to her, which caused her two dogs to escape. That's when another officer fired a shot at Bane, and then another approximately 15 seconds later, she said. "I felt powerless," Godfrey said. Godfrey said officers arrested her shortly after and charged her with theft. "They arrested me for the theft of my own dogs." The Regina Police Service confirmed to CBC News that the dog was given first aid and transported to a veterinary clinic, and that its injuries were non-life-threatening. Godfrey said police told her Thursday night that Bane's leg was amputated. WATCH | Regina woman says police officer shot dog twice: Regina woman says police officer shot dog twice 11 hours ago Duration 2:05 Animal control not on scene The Regina Humane Society (RHS) confirmed that animal control officers were not called to the scene. Bill Thorn, director of marketing and public relations for the RHS, said animal control often works with police, but only by request. "The Regina Humane Society acts under contract with the City of Regina to enforce animal bylaws as they pertain to companion animals," Thorn said. "If the Regina Police Service or Fire and Protective Services encounters an animal, they will contact us to assist." Thorn said animal control officers are trained to de-escalate situations involving aggressive animals. They also have tools, like catch poles, to help capture an animal safely. "Often they will contact us because they don't have the proper equipment to manage and control an animal or transport it," he said. "But again, we don't respond unless we're requested." He said that in many cases where the RHS is called, incidents end without injury. But even without the presence of animal control, Thorn says he understands officers can be put in tough situations where split-second decisions have to be made. "Nobody wants to see an animal harmed, nor does anyone want to see people harmed." Godfrey said there was no reason for the officer to fire a gun at Bane, because he did not pose a real threat. "He's a good boy," she said. "He's not aggressive at all." Investigation ongoing RPS says the incident remains under investigation. Because a gun was fired, the case will be reviewed by the RPS Use of Force Review Board and also reported to the Saskatchewan Police Commission. Godfrey said she is grateful for the community support she's received. Her daughter, Annika, launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for Bane's medical care.

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