Hopkinsville Police Department Removes K-9 For Biting Child

WKMS | By Allison Crawford

Published June 15, 2015 at 11:23 AM CDT

The Hopkinsville Police Department has removed a K-9 from its force after it bit a child last month.

Officer Jack Lingenfelter was with K-9 "Eddie" in a field by Millbrooke Elementary School after school hours when a child ran into their sight. The K-9 bit the child, causing minor injuries. HPD announced today it removed the dog from the force and has disciplined Lingenfelter for failing to maintain control of the K-9.

Spokesman Paul Ray said HPD returned K-9 "Eddie" to the kennel from which he was purchased. Ray said the force has 4 K-9s and will eventually replace K-9 Eddie.

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Allison Crawford

A proud native of Murray, Kentucky, Allison grew up roaming the forests of western Kentucky and visiting national parks across the country. She graduated in 2014 from Murray State University where she studied Environmental Sustainability, Television Production, and Spanish. She loves meeting new people, questioning everything, and dancing through the sun and the rain. She hopes to make a positive impact in this world several endeavors at a time.

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