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Police K-9 Attacks Pedestrian

By Chris Taylor

Hopkinsville, KY – The Christian County Sheriff's Department is conducting an internal investigation after one its K-9 police dogs ran after and attacked an innocent pedestrian yesterday. 70-year-old Wilma Lacefield was bitten on her arms, causing lacerated wounds. The K-9's handler, Deputy Scott Noisworthy was able kennel the dog. The Sheriff's Department has placed the dog on inactive status until the investigation is completed.