AMBRIDGE, Pa. (KDKA) — No one will be charged after Ambridge officers shot and killed a lost dog in the station car park recently, the Beaver County district lawyer revealed on Friday.
Police had actually turned over video proof, witness declarations and reports from officers to the district attorney’s office previously today. Based off the video, the district lawyer said there will be no charges.
Ambridge cops dealt with reaction after officers said the pit bull mastiff mix ended up being aggressive, bit an officer and “in some way” got away the kennel. Police said when the dog charged and lunged at among the officers, he had “no option” however to shoot the dog.
Police said they believed the dog was dead and secondhand cardboard to cover her, however they later on understood she was still breathing and they needed to shoot her once again to put her down.
District Attorney David Lozier said he didn’t discover anything criminal took place outside the Ambridge community building after examining witness declarations, cops reports, social networks and security video.
“The officer not did anything incorrect,” Lozier said. “There’s no concern based upon the video, and the reports of witnesses, and reports of the cops that the dog ended up being aggressive, and the officer had no option.”
Last Friday early morning, leading up to the event, a lady discovered the female mastiff in the location of 23rd and Lenz, snapping images of it licking her, prior to calling cops to choose it up.
It had no tags, leash, chip or license. Police shared a since-deleted lost dog post on Facebook with images of it opting for a trip along.
Lozier said ultimately they brought it to the kennel behind the department. When they went to take it to the gentle society, they acted as a witness calls it “nonchalantly,” so as not to terrify the animal.
“The dog snapped at the officer, pursued his hand, the officer supported, and the dog pursued him and bit his knee,” Lozier said.
Officers attempted once again, bringing a dog pole with them, however Lozier said the dog pulled back to the back of the kennel. They let the dog relax with treats and water, prior to discovering the dog got away. It then returned within itself, however as an officer closed the door, the dog charged out of the kennel.
“You can extremely, extremely plainly see on the video that the officer is backpedaling as quickly as he can to prevent being bitten by the dog,” Lozier said.
It’s when the officer shoots the dog.
“This is a huge dog. He might have wound up being extremely seriously hurt,” Lozier said.
After seeking advice from veterinarians and the gentle society, they pertained to the choice to shoot it once again to put it down.
“They were informed by numerous sources to euthanize the dog,” Lozier said.
Lozier calls it a regrettable event.
“We all love dogs. I’ve got 2 huge dogs. Both officers included have dogs,” Lozier said.
When it boils down to it, he feels there’s a larger issue at play.
“Who let a 100-pound mastiff who would appear malnourished run around Ambridge with a leash? The dog plainly had actually simply delivered. There was no license. It had not been getting appropriate healthcare. Where’s the owner?” Lozier said.
To date, no owner has actually stepped forward to declare the dog. KDKA-TV connected to cops for remark however didn’t hear back by airtime.
