Thiensville officer shot dog in Mequon, resigned amid probe

A Thiensville police officer shot and killed a dog in the city of Mequon, prompting an outside investigation now led by the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office.

Thiensville Police Chief Kurt Klepping said one of his officers responded to Cedarburg Road and Highland Road around 3:40 a.m. on April 23 for two unattended dogs.

When the officer got out of their squad car, one dog walked toward the officer and growled. Fearing the dog may attack, the officer shot and killed the dog…

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