NewsNovember 26, 2015
Sparta police chief on leave after dog shot
SPARTA, Mo. -- A southwest Missouri police chief has been placed on leave after killing a pit bull. The Springfield News-Leader reported Sparta police chief Andrew Spencer was placed on leave Tuesday. A police report states a resident told Spencer earlier this month the dog was roaming the streets, and he feared the animal would hurt children. Pit bulls are prohibited in Sparta...Associated Press
SPARTA, Mo. -- A southwest Missouri police chief has been placed on leave after killing a pit bull.
The Springfield News-Leader reported Sparta police chief Andrew Spencer was placed on leave Tuesday.
A police report states a resident told Spencer earlier this month the dog was roaming the streets, and he feared the animal would hurt children. Pit bulls are prohibited in Sparta.
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The report states Spencer caught the dog but was unable to find a shelter that would take the animal. While attempting to find a veterinarian to euthanize the dog, Spencer was dispatched to a rollover crash. The report states Spencer responded after killing the dog at the department's shooting range.
City attorney Harry Styron said loose dogs are supposed to be held for five days.
Information from: Springfield News-Leader, http://www.news-leader.com
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