Linebacker Ray-Ray Armstrong of the Oakland Raiders is reportedly being investigated by the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office for taunting a police dog while taking the field to play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
That's right: Armstrong could face charges. For taunting. A dog. What's more, taunting a police dog is a third-degree felony in Pennsylvania.
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The Raiders player barked at the dog, lifted his shirt and pounded his chest while taking the field for pre-game warm-ups on Sunday, Chief Deputy Kevin Kraus told ESPN.com.
Here's more from WTAE TV reporter Marcie Cipriani:
Sheriff's office officials: Raiders player lifted his shirt, pounded on his chest & began barking at k9, while headed on to field Sun. #WTAE— Marcie Cipriani (@MCipriani_WTAE) November 10, 2015
Our sources say Alleg co k9 handler has id'd the Oakland Raider under investigation, for taunting a police dog, as Ray-Ray Armstrong #WTAE— Marcie Cipriani (@MCipriani_WTAE) November 10, 2015
Many of you are debating whether taunting a police dog is in fact a crime. Here is the PA crimes code. #WTAE pic.twitter.com/nKeWAROWfj— Marcie Cipriani (@MCipriani_WTAE) November 10, 2015
And this is Bandit, the police dog in question:
Sheriff's deputy Maria Watts says her k9 bandit, seen here, was taunted by Raider's player Ray-Ray Armstrong #wtae pic.twitter.com/ZPCtUAYezE— Marcie Cipriani (@MCipriani_WTAE) November 10, 2015
Looks like you messed with the wrong pooch, Ray-Ray. Still, one would think a warning or something -- as opposed to, oh, say, a FELONY CHARGE -- would suffice.