Deputies Forced to Shoot Dogs During Arrest

One dog was killed and two others were wounded by Forsyth County sheriff’s deputies after they say the dogs attacked them as they were trying to apprehend a drug suspect, the sheriff’s office announced Thursday.

According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were attempting to arrest a woman who was trying to hide drugs in her home when her dogs attacked. One deputy was injured by the dogs. After the shooting, all three dogs were taken to a local veterinary hospital where one was put to sleep. The other two are recovering and are being quarantined, the sheriff’s office said.

Leigh Ann Kennedy, 47, was arrested and charged with possession of schedule II methylphenidate with intent, possession of schedule IV alprazolam with intent, possession of schedule IV tramadol with intent,possession of methamphetamine, possession of amphetamine, possession of marijuana with intent, possession of more than one ounce of marijuana, and possession of drug related objects.

Kennedy remains behind bars at the Forsyth County jail as of Thursday.