WEBSTER PARISH, La. (KSLA) - A Sarepta police officer has been arrested in connection with an incident where a dog was shot and killed last month.

Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker said 42-year-old Joe D. Morgan was taken into custody around 3 p.m. on Friday, June 6 following a lengthy investigation. Morgan reportedly is charged with false imprisonment and is being held at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center.

Sheriff Parker said Morgan was responding to a complaint of an aggressive animal on May 20 when the dog, Boo, was killed.

Webster Sheriff’s Office investigating two incidents involving officers shooting dogs

“Sgt. Terry Brown conducted numerous interviews and collected witness statements during the course of his investigation,” Parker said. “We presented the findings to the Distr

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