KJRH reports that Jason Bradley, formerly a Pawnee County sheriff's deputy and K9 deputy who also served as police chief of Jennings, Oklahoma, was charged in September with two counts of animal cruelty. The station reports he allegedly admitted to killing two dogs execution-style while on duty as Jennings police chief. KJRH cites a prior OSBI account saying the fired chief killed the dogs. Bradley has a hearing on Nov. 10 to determine whether a preliminary hearing will be scheduled or he will waive it and move to district court arraignment, according to the assistant district attorney. Interim Sheriff Raymond Leach confirmed Nov. 5 that Bradley was relieved of duties as a deputy but continues working at the county jail until convicted or cleared. Leach said former Sheriff Shawn Price made that decision because Bradley has not been convicted, and Leach said he stands behind it.
Why it matters
A law enforcement officer faces felony charges over alleged conduct while on duty, and the sheriff's office has kept him employed in a jail role pending the outcome. He has not been convicted.
Charged: Prosecutors filed criminal charges. A charge is not proof of guilt, and the person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Researched with AI assistance from the sources listed here and reviewed under our methodology.