LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Clark County College District police officer who left a Okay-9 inside a automobile for greater than six hours has settled his case.
James Harris pleaded no contest on Oct. 28 to a misdemeanor cost of confining an animal in a motorcar, in line with Las Vegas Justice Courtroom information. Because of the plea, courtroom information confirmed Harris did not should serve any jail time.
Harris was arrested on Jan. 21, stemming from the demise of Okay-9 Marley.
CCSDPD Okay-9 Marley, who was 5, died on Nov. 14, 2024, after Harris allegedly left him unattended in a automobile for greater than six hours whereas he labored at a highschool, in line with courtroom paperwork 8 Information Now obtained.
Las Vegas police officer accused of leaving Okay-9 in scorching automobile for hours, resulting in canine’s demise
Harris informed investigators he “shut the air off for the passenger compartment” however left “the air on in the rear for K-9 Marley,” paperwork mentioned. He additionally informed investigators he disconnected a warmth sensor that robotically rolls down home windows, activates a fan, and units off an alarm if the temperature will get too heat inside for an animal.
Harris is a Okay-9 officer with CCSDPD and has been employed by the district since January 2003. He has been assigned to dwelling with pay since his arrest.
