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Officer faces charges in connection to ‘unexpected’ death of K-9 partner

Officer facing charges in 'unexpected' death of K-9 partner (Clark County School District Police Department)

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — A Las Vegas police officer is facing charges in connection to the ‘unexpected’ death of a K-9.

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Clark County School District Police Department K-9 Officer James Harris, 54, is facing two misdemeanor charges related to leaving an animal unattended in a vehicle and failing to provide proper air, food, shelter, or water to an impounded animal, CBS Affiliate KLAS in Las Vegas reported.

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The charges stem from an investigation that began in November 2024 following the unexpected death of CCSDPD K-9 Marley, KVVU-TV in Las Vegas reported.

K-9 Marley, a 5-year-old black American Labrador retriever “passed away unexpectedly” on Nov. 14 2024 after he was taken to a local animal hospital for medical attention and reported deceased, according to the department in a Facebook post.

Harris was employed as a K-9 officer with CCSDPD since January 2003, KLAS reported.

He has been assigned to stay home with pay, KVVU-TV reported.

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