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That's right. In all probability, the man who killed a Central Heights service dog won't be punished. When we told E.J. they were coming for him, we didn't know just how incompetent "they" were. If it should make you feel any better in the midst of feeling worse, E.J. has reportedly killed 14 dogs in two years, so we're pretty sure there will be more chances to nab the doggie destroyer.
It would have been, but... The deputy who retrieved Mia's body did so without a warrant...while trespassing. Fourth amendment and all that. The district attorney knew that there was no case after the deputy's actions.
No, we're not going to name the deputy. We have heard that he will be given more training in proper investigative procedures. Did we say "more?" From what we've learned, this deputy doesn't even know how to return a citizen's phone call. He doesn't know what questions to ask. He doesn't know...period.
So there you have the latest status in Mia's case. We will add one final caveat. If you live near E.J. and have children, keep them away from him. Anyone who can kill 14 dogs in two years probably wouldn't mind throwing the stray rug rat into the mix.
And Please Keep Me & My Family Safe From That Ol' Debil E.J.
Not to hijack the sentiment herein (it's terrible what happened to Mia) ...but dogs on the loose are a serious problem in the county and within city limits. What happens with all of the concerned citizens and newly minted (quasi-)activists when the scenario is reversed?
ReplyDeleteI have a standing 'green light' to put a dog down in my neighborhood. Both Sheffield PD and Colbert County Animal Control recommended I shoot the dog; we even discussed safety protocol. What situational threshold must be crossed, how bad does it have to be, for both of these agencies to recommend that a private citizen discharge a firearm in a densely populated neighborhood within city limits to kill a dog? Would it not be more efficient...and infinitely more safe...to simply enforce the laws governing this sort of thing (Section 10, City Code of Sheffield)? Why not slap the owner with a fine and/or pick his dog up? 12+ reports/visits to/by SPD and 3 CCAC visits in less than 9mos...and notta, zilch. The dog is still out on the loose...even right now, in the rain. I haven't been able to walk my dog in my own neighborhood in the last 2 years. Instead I have to go elsewhere...of course, that is, after driving through the dog gauntlet (there are always at least 3 dogs running loose at any given time of day) that are hell bent on ripping the fender flares off my Jeep (not an exaggeration, by the way).
Are both agencies this severely undertrained and/or completely worthless? Perhaps. However, I cannot help but wonder if the lack of action has anything to do with the owner of the nuisance dog being a Deputy Sheriff for Lawrence Co., AL? Ummm....
Either way, I must admit, I have seriously considered arming up, walking up the street and permanently resolving the issue myself. Would that make me a monster?
This is the Village in Sheffield.