Raiders Linebacker Facing Charges For Taunting Police K-9
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — An Oakland Raiders linebacker is being investigated to determine whether or not he illegally taunted a police K-9 before the Raiders played the Steelers in Pittsburgh last Sunday.
The player was identified as linebacker Ray-Ray Armstrong, and he could face charges later this week.
Taunting a police dog is a third-degree felony in Pennsylvania.
Sheriff's deputy Maria Watts says her k9 bandit, seen here, was taunted by Raider's player Ray-Ray Armstrong #wtae pic.twitter.com/ZPCtUAYezE
— Marcie Cipriani (@MCipriani_WTAE) November 10, 2015
According to the Sheriff's report, Armstrong allegedly lifted his shirt, pounded on his chest, and began barking at the K-9, before heading on to the field on Sunday.
The incident was caught on tape and the Sheriff's Dept. and DA's office are meeting regarding the potential charges Armstrong could face.
Here is the actual Pennsylvania law Armstrong allegedly violated
Many of you are debating whether taunting a police dog is in fact a crime. Here is the PA crimes code. #WTAE pic.twitter.com/nKeWAROWfj
— Marcie Cipriani (@MCipriani_WTAE) November 10, 2015