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Report: Oakland Raiders player investigated for taunting police dog

Published Nov. 10, 2015 2:37 p.m. ET

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By Larry Brown

An Oakland Raiders player is under investigation for allegedly taunting a police dog at Heinz Field last Sunday when the Raiders were in town to face the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a report.

There apparently is video of the incident, which occurred in a tunnel at the stadium as the Raiders were taking the field. The Raiders have been notified about the investigation.

Sheriff's officials confirm that they will be meeting with the DA's office to discuss possible charges against Oakland Raiders player #WTAE
— Marcie Cipriani (@MCipriani_WTAE) November 10, 2015

Chief Sheriff's Deputy Kevin Kraus is now meeting w/ rep from DA's office regarding potential charges against Oakland Raiders player #WTAE
— Marcie Cipriani (@MCipriani_WTAE) November 10, 2015

“We were immediately notified about the incident, and we immediately initiated a criminal investigation into the matter," Chief Deputy Krauss said in a statement via KDKA. "Sheriff’s Office supervisors interviewed witnesses and reviewed video surveillance recordings at Heinz Field. We notified the District Attorney’s Office on Sunday. The Sheriff’s Office is currently reviewing all of the information and reports to make a final determination relating to charges."

Taunting a police K-9 is a third-degree felony.

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