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Shizamus · 05-14-2003, 11:39 PM

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Posted on Wed, Apr. 23, 2003

BARKING NO JOKE TO COP

By Jessie Seyfer
Mercury News

When a Palo Alto police dog barked at Richard Dillon, the Menlo Park man barked back.

Dillon's actions didn't amuse Palo Alto police, who cited him on a misdemeanor charge of taunting a police dog. On Tuesday, Dillon pleaded not guilty in Santa Clara County court.

Now Dillon hopes to go to trial, because he thinks the charge is ``ridiculous,'' said his attorney, Donald Tasto.

Dillon was arrested March 5 at about 12:20 a.m., police said. He and a co-worker were walking down Ramona Avenue in Palo Alto after enjoying a night of Mardi Gras festivities, Tasto said.

As Dillon approached Palo Alto police officer Bob Wilkie's squad car -- occupied only by Odin, the canine -- Odin began to bark, said police spokesman Jim Coffman. As Dillon passed the open back window, he barked back at the dog. A heavy-duty wire screen was all that separated man and beast, Coffman said.

Police say Dillon not only barked, but also shook his fist at Odin. Wilkie cited Dillon on a charge of willfully and maliciously interfering with the duties of a police dog.

Dillon denies that he shook his fist at Odin, and said he only barked once at the dog, from a distance of about 10 feet, Tasto said. Neither Wilkie nor Dillon could be reached for comment Tuesday.

The charge, which carries a maximum penalty of a year in jail, is unfair for two reasons, Tasto said: Dillon didn't bark maliciously, and Odin wasn't working at the time.

Santa Clara County prosecutors said they couldn't yet comment on Dillon's claims.

``We are currently reviewing the law and investigating the facts in more detail,'' said supervising deputy district attorney Jay Boyarsky.

Dillon's next hearing in Santa Clara County court is Thursday.

inplanotx · 05-15-2003, 09:52 AM

Only in the PRK! . Too close to San Francisco I guess.

Evilahole · 05-15-2003, 05:47 PM

Jeez...now humans have to be submissive to the dominance of a DOG?!
What freaking country do I live in?!

Smokin Guns · 05-15-2003, 06:35 PM

It's all about them...

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Admin · 05-17-2003, 12:26 AM

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Marlin · 05-17-2003, 07:50 AM

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05-14-2003, 11:39 PM	#1
Shizamus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Vermont Posts: 891	MAN BARKS AT DOG... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted on Wed, Apr. 23, 2003 BARKING NO JOKE TO COP By Jessie Seyfer Mercury News When a Palo Alto police dog barked at Richard Dillon, the Menlo Park man barked back. Dillon's actions didn't amuse Palo Alto police, who cited him on a misdemeanor charge of taunting a police dog. On Tuesday, Dillon pleaded not guilty in Santa Clara County court. Now Dillon hopes to go to trial, because he thinks the charge is ``ridiculous,'' said his attorney, Donald Tasto. Dillon was arrested March 5 at about 12:20 a.m., police said. He and a co-worker were walking down Ramona Avenue in Palo Alto after enjoying a night of Mardi Gras festivities, Tasto said. As Dillon approached Palo Alto police officer Bob Wilkie's squad car -- occupied only by Odin, the canine -- Odin began to bark, said police spokesman Jim Coffman. As Dillon passed the open back window, he barked back at the dog. A heavy-duty wire screen was all that separated man and beast, Coffman said. Police say Dillon not only barked, but also shook his fist at Odin. Wilkie cited Dillon on a charge of willfully and maliciously interfering with the duties of a police dog. Dillon denies that he shook his fist at Odin, and said he only barked once at the dog, from a distance of about 10 feet, Tasto said. Neither Wilkie nor Dillon could be reached for comment Tuesday. The charge, which carries a maximum penalty of a year in jail, is unfair for two reasons, Tasto said: Dillon didn't bark maliciously, and Odin wasn't working at the time. Santa Clara County prosecutors said they couldn't yet comment on Dillon's claims. ``We are currently reviewing the law and investigating the facts in more detail,'' said supervising deputy district attorney Jay Boyarsky. Dillon's next hearing in Santa Clara County court is Thursday. -->

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Evilahole V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 348	Jeez...now humans have to be submissive to the dominance of a DOG?! What freaking country do I live in?!