MCSO addresses ‘misinformation’ surrounding K-9 incident
M.K. French
Farmer Staff Writer
The McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office has released an official statement, including a veterinary report, to clarify the details of an incident involving K-9 “Jaro” and his handler, Deputy Max Ingram, amidst what the office described as “a lot of misinformation in the media.” The reports outline an unexpected bite during a training exercise and a subsequent dental procedure for the K-9.
According to a July 29 press release from the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on June 1 during a training exercise. K-9 Jaro “unexpectedly bit down on the hand of his handler,” Deputy Max Ingram. The release states that to free himself, the deputy executed a “sanctioned training maneuver,” which led to a collision between the K-9 and a patrol vehicle. The deputy’s actions were deemed “appropriate” and in line with “professional standards of law enforcement K-9 training.” The report emphasizes there was no misconduct, and the dog “did not release, despite verbal commands and application of standard disengagement techniques.”
The sheriff’s office noted that the bite was initially thought to be from the K-9’s front teeth, but a later veterinary inspection found otherwise. This detail was further substantiated by a statement from Dr. Heidi Folden, DVM, of the Western Veterinary Clinic.
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