LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- An Indiana State Police trooper is charged for hitting and injuring his K-9 during a training session.
Investigators said Trooper Dustan Rubenacker, 29, was participating in an exercise with his K-9, Odin, in March when Odin wouldn't properly focus on the correct target. Rubenacker is accused of hitting the dog, which led to a fracture to Odin's right hind leg.
The dog underwent surgery, but it's not known if he will return to work.
Indiana State Police K-9 Odin
Rubenacker is charged with a misdemeanor of striking a law enforcement animal. He's on paid administrative leave during the internal investigation. He's scheduled to appear in Dubois Circuit Court next month.
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