Angry woman charged after allegedly tossing dog

[July 17, 2009]  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- A woman was charged with assault and resisting arrest for allegedly throwing her dog at an animal control officer.

Police was called Wednesday to the street where 39-year-old woman lives on a report of mail carriers being chased by two dogs. One of the dogs had been seized by Animal Rescue League Officer Steve Sexton, while the second one had found refuge in the woman's home.

While Sexton was explaining the situation to officers, the woman reportedly began yelling profanities from her porch.

After police told the woman it was better to cooperate with police, she retrieved a dog from a closet and threw the dog, striking Sexton in the abdomen.

Police did not describe the dog, nor say if it was injured.

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Information from: The Des Moines Register, http://www.desmoinesregister.com/

[Associated Press]

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