Man Sues Police Dog

December 15, 2005 - 1:23pm

ATHENS, Ohio - If the defendant loses this lawsuit, he might have to fork over some dog biscuits.

An Athens, Ohio police dog is one of the parties named in a suit filed by a convicted drug dealer.

Wayne Green claims his furniture business was illegally searched by the dog and others in 2003.

The Athens County sheriff's department dog, Andi, helped searchers find 50 pounds of marijuana. Green was convicted of possession and trafficking, and faces sentencing next month.

Sheriff Vern Castle says he doesn't know what Green is thinking by suing the dog. But the prosecutor who served Andi with the complaint made sure to get his paw print, just to be on the safe side.

ATHENS, Ohio - If the defendant loses this lawsuit, he might have to fork over some dog biscuits.

An Athens, Ohio police dog is one of the parties named in a suit filed by a convicted drug dealer.

Wayne Green claims his furniture business was illegally searched by the dog and others in 2003.

The Athens County sheriff's department dog, Andi, helped searchers find 50 pounds of marijuana. Green was convicted of possession and trafficking, and faces sentencing next month.

Sheriff Vern Castle says he doesn't know what Green is thinking by suing the dog. But the prosecutor who served Andi with the complaint made sure to get his paw print, just to be on the safe side.

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