Centralia Police had to take down an aggressive dog that chased several people in a neighborhood and attempted to attack Centralia Animal Control and Centralia Police officers. The owner of the dog was eventually taken to SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia for treatment due to his erratic behavior.
The series of incidents began late Friday afternoon with a report of an aggressive dog on North Beech Street chasing individuals and the owner in his yard, pacing and yelling. While the home was out of the Centralia City Limits, the Centralia Police Department was requested to respond due to the time it would take a deputy to arrive at the scene.
After arrival, Centralia Police and Animal Control said they learned how aggressive the dog was as it attempted to attack them on more than one occasion. An officer tried to persuade the owner to secure their dog. However, due to the owner’s state of mind, it proved ineffective.
Animal control and Centralia Police officers used a catch pole and OC spray to deter the dog it did not stop the dog from trying to attack them. During one of the attacks, an officer lost his footing and fell to the ground. After being unable to secure the dog or stop it from attacking, the dog was dispatched.
The name of the owner of the dog who was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital has not been released. Police say they have learned the man is wanted on an outstanding Marion County warrant.
