General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums'She was just doing her job': Homeless vet loses service dog during arrest for panhandling
What in the fuck is wrong the police?
Joshua Graham Rohrer, a homeless veteran in North Carolina, says he was wrongfully arrested and mistreated by Gastonia police officers, who also tased his service dog Sunshine, sparking support from those who witnessed the incident.
https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2021/10/27/i-just-wanted-to-die-homeless-veteran-loses-service-dog-during-arrest-for-panhandling/
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,326 posts)Ocelot II
(115,673 posts)and was hit by a car. I understand your point, though.
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,326 posts)nuxvomica
(12,421 posts)Those officers have no right to a badge. And obviously the Gastonia PD is way over-staffed if so many showed up to ruin this poor man's life, on a charge of panhandling, for chrissakes!
renate
(13,776 posts)She was just trying to find her best friend.
I'll admit that the cops weren't directly responsible for her death, but they had a responsibility to let his service dog stay with him, and if they had, she would be alive today and he would be in much better mental health.
This is so horribly, horribly sad.
The cops tasered the dog...the dog then ran away...and the dog was hit by a car and killed!
renate
(13,776 posts)If I'm wrong about that and the dog ran directly away from the police, then it was 100% their fault. A service dog wouldn't have left her owner's side unless he was taken away and she had no choice.
Carlitos Brigante
(26,500 posts)kacekwl
(7,016 posts)me that way losing their jobs would be the least of their concerns.
USALiberal
(10,877 posts)Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(107,919 posts)MarcA
(2,195 posts)But you better not do anything to them or their dogs. They have got laws to prove it.
LisaL
(44,973 posts)supposedly being used to get money.
Well, the dog is now dead, thanks in part to 911 being called on her owner.
Grins
(7,212 posts)A violent shoot out involving a rookie cop. A dog was killed by accident. And the letters of complaint came rushing in!!!! About the dog.
You kill any dog (or a cat) - even if justified to save your life or lives of others - look out.
Withywindle
(9,988 posts)It's a violent tragedy waiting to happen.
MustLoveBeagles
(11,589 posts)Talk about an over the top police response. Their violent treatment of Mr. Rohrer and the tazing of Sunshine is completely inexcusable. I hope that caller is proud of themselves.
Ziggysmom
(3,406 posts)get? Treating a Veteran like that?
atreides1
(16,072 posts)The courts will back up the pigs and nothing will happen!
Cops can go lower then whale shit on the ocean floor and it would still wouldn't be as low as they can get!!!
Duppers
(28,118 posts)Hope attorneys contact him. Even the ACLU - his rights were violated.
Poor, sweet Sunshine.
The Jungle 1
(4,552 posts)Fascism (/ˈfæʃɪzəm/) is a form of far-right, authoritarian ultranationalism characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and strong regimentation of society and of the economy, which came to prominence in early 20th-century Europe. Wiki
Ka-Dinh Oy
(11,686 posts)that officer can be charged for very close to directly killing a service dog.
Service dogs maintain the same rules as police dogs. You injure or kill one particularly in line of duty you have broken the law.
I hope she is able to get a lawyer and contact the ADA.
This is horrible.
2naSalit
(86,535 posts)That we don't matter. They see us as an enemy, they have no desire to be helpful, too many are intent upon harming those they have sworn to protect.
PXR-5
(522 posts)Last edited Fri Oct 29, 2021, 12:32 AM - Edit history (1)
What is this like the 3rd or fourth horrible story this week out of NC?
I'm so ashamed I moved here.
Even SNL makes fun of Gastonia, it's a living hell.
I feel so bad for this guy, just a horrible story, and the poor dog! How sad.
MontanaMama
(23,307 posts)Im so sorry, girl. You deserved so much better.
niyad
(113,259 posts)Your little one, Sunshine. May they receive everything they deserve.
Bayard
(22,057 posts)Poor pupster! I know these service dogs are trained to withstand a lot, but I'm sure she was very confused and frightened by these monsters. Belgian Malinois are known for great intelligence and courage--qualities these cops did not have.
Also, the veterans association had to buy and train her.
"How Much Does a Belgian Malinois Cost? In general, an adult (trained) Belgian Malinois will cost between $45,000 and $65,000."
https://scottsk9.com/cost-of-owning-a-trained-belgian-malinois/
Sunshine was only doing what she was trained to do: protect "her dad." Poor girl.
He must sue!
lpbk2713
(42,753 posts)Joshua and Sunshine were victims of bullies in uniform.
Link to story: https://www.wbtv.com/2021/10/23/just-smile-gastonia-community-rallies-behind-homeless-veteran-after-service-dog-found-dead/
GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-homeless-vet-reunite-with-his-dog-sunshine?qid=f4d5c865504b0d4f3694ec22cd92f874