{"id":2317706,"date":"2024-08-01T16:52:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T20:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maryland-police-officer-facing-animal-cruelty-charges-for-allegedly-mistreating-his-k-9-companion-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-01T16:55:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T20:55:57","slug":"maryland-police-officer-facing-animal-cruelty-charges-for-allegedly-mistreating-his-k-9-companion-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maryland-police-officer-facing-animal-cruelty-charges-for-allegedly-mistreating-his-k-9-companion-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland police officer facing animal cruelty charges for allegedly mistreating his K-9 companion &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmaryland-police-officer-facing-animal-cruelty-charges-for-allegedly-mistreating-his-k-9-companion-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2317706&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A\u200b Maryland police officer, Cpl.\u2063 David Acosta from the Prince\u200b George\u2019s County Police Department, is facing \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nurse-arrested-on-three-felony-counts-after-horrific-deaths-victims-foamed-at-the-mouth\/\" title=\"Nurse arrested for three felonies after tragic deaths, victims experienced foaming at mouth\">animal cruelty charges<\/a> for allegedly mistreating his K-9 companion, a two-year-old bloodhound \u2063named Daisy. Acosta is \u200ccharged with\u2064 three counts of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/crime-gender-reassignment-surgeries-take-center-stage-in-kentucky-gubernatorial-race\/\" title=\"Crime and gender-reassignment surgeries in focus in Kentucky governor race.\">animal \u2064cruelty<\/a>, \u200dincluding one felony \u2062charge. \u200dThe investigation was prompted\u200b when handlers, tasked\u200b with retrieving \u200bDaisy and another dog during Acosta&#8217;s suspension for an unrelated matter, discovered injuries on Daisy&#8217;s neck caused\u200b by an e-collar. Additionally, she was found to have other medical\u200b conditions that required treatment. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nfl-star-says-he-was-hospitalized-against-his-will-injected-with-unknown-substance\/\" title=\"NFL star claims he was forcibly hospitalized, injected with unknown substance.\">police department initiated<\/a> the investigation leading to these charges after noticing the dog&#8217;s injuries.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Maryland police officer facing animal cruelty charges for allegedly mistreating his K-9 companion<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1721114\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/maryland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Maryland<\/a> police canine officer is being charged with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/animal-cruelty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>animal cruelty<\/a> after allegedly mistreating the dog assigned to him, police <a href=\"https:\/\/pgpolice.blogspot.com\/2024\/08\/pgpd-officer-charged-with-animal-cruelty.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>said<\/a> Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Cpl. David Acosta of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/prince-georges-county\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Prince George&rsquo;s County<\/a> Police Department is facing three animal cruelty charges, one of which is a felony, in connection with the mistreatment of a two-year-old bloodhound named Daisy.<\/p>\n<p>Acosta was suspended earlier this month for an unrelated incident, police said. During the suspension process, canine handlers were ordered to pick up Daisy and Acosta&rsquo;s other dog, a Belgian Malinois named Spartacus.<\/p>\n<p>After they retrieved the dogs, the handlers noticed injuries related to an e-collar on Daisy&rsquo;s neck, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/police\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>police<\/a>. The bloodhound was taken to a veterinarian for treatment. In addition to the collar-related injuries, she had other medical conditions requiring care.<\/p>\n<p>The department launched an investigation that led to the charges against Acosta.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This situation involving Daisy is appalling. She is a part of the PGPD family,&rdquo; Prince George&rsquo;s County Police Chief Malik Aziz said in a statement. &ldquo;I expect that all of our handlers treat their canine partners with the utmost care and concern.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Acosta has been with the PGPD since 2006 and is currently assigned to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/italian-government-raids-homes-of-anti-vaccine-passport-activists\/\" title=\"Italian Government Raids Homes of Anti-Vaccine Passport Activists\">special operations division<\/a>. He will be suspended without pay.<\/p>\n<p>The department has also implemented new policies to ensure the proper treatment of its canines moving forward, including weekly visual inspections of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>dogs<\/a>, bimonthly in-depth inspections, and biannual kennel inspections.<\/p>\n<p>Aziz said Daisy is &ldquo;doing well and back to work.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;To the best of our knowledge, this is the first incident of animal mistreatment in the 60-year history of the Canine Section,&rdquo; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/far-left-cheers-as-homeless-group-seizes-hotel-near-tacoma-city-leaders-negotiating-with-group-as-police-refuse-to-intervene\/\" title=\"Far Left Cheers As Homeless Group Seizes Hotel Near Tacoma; City Leaders Negotiating With Group As Police Refuse To Intervene\">police chief<\/a> said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Bloodhounds play a crucial role in our agency&rsquo;s service to the community, primarily with assisting in searches for missing people,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1721114\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1721114\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A police officer in Maryland is facing animal cruelty charges for allegedly abusing his K-9 partner, according to police reports from Thursday. Cpl. David Acosta, who works for the Prince George\u2019s County Police Department, has been charged with three counts of animal cruelty, including one felony charge related to the mistreatment of a two-year-old bloodhound named Daisy. Acosta was suspended earlier this month due to an unrelated matter. During this suspension, other canine handlers were instructed to retrieve Daisy and another dog he owns, a Belgian Malinois named Spartacus. Upon collecting the dogs, they discovered injuries on Daisy&#8217;s neck caused by an e-collar. She was subsequently taken to a veterinarian for treatment and found to have additional medical issues that required attention. An investigation by the department ensued, resulting in charges against Acosta. Prince George\u2019s County Police Chief Malik Aziz expressed his dismay over the situation involving Daisy and emphasized that all handlers should treat their canine partners with care and respect. Acosta has been with the department since 2006 and is currently part of the special operations division; he will be suspended without pay during this process. The department has also introduced new policies aimed at ensuring proper care for its canines going forward, which include regular inspections of the dogs&#8217; health and living conditions. Chief Aziz noted that Daisy is recovering well and has returned to work while stating that this incident marks a first in their Canine Section&#8217;s 60-year history regarding animal mistreatment<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3192,"featured_media":2317707,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/k9-bloodhound-police.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[32146,4837,33339],"class_list":["post-2317706","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-animal-cruelty","tag-maryland","tag-police-officer"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/k9-bloodhound-police.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2317706","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3192"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2317706"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2317706\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2317707"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2317706"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2317706"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2317706"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}