Soldier accused of dragging dog behind SUVThe Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday Dec 24, 2008 9:20:59 EST
SAPULPA, Okla. — A soldier accused of dragging a dog behind his vehicle was released Tuesday from the Creek County jail, authorities said.
Cody Wayne Hahn, 20, left after posting bail on charges of cruelty to an animal, transporting an animal in a cruel or inhumane fashion and abandonment of a domestic animal.
The sheriff’s office was notified Oct. 16 that someone driving a black sport utility vehicle was dragging a dog behind the vehicle.
Witnesses tried to chase the vehicle to stop the abuse, but were unable to keep up with the SUV, deputies said. At first, witnesses said, the small brown dog tried to keep up, but then fell listless and was dragged along until it came free of its collar.
There were blood trails along the road from where the animal was dragged, and deputies described the dog’s injuries as grotesquely severe. A local veterinarian saved the animal’s life, Creek County sheriff’s Capt. Mike O’Keefe said.
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