Former Sulphur officer accused of fatally shooting dog arrested for animal cruelty
Published: Jun. 7, 2014 at 6:38 PM CDT|Updated: Mar. 2, 2018 at 5:17 PM CST
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CALCASIEU PARISH, LA (KPLC) - The former Sulphur police officer accused of fatally shooting a dog in late April was arrested Friday afternoon for one count of aggravated cruelty to animals.
His bond is set at $20,000.
Thierbach resigned in early May while he was being investigated by the Sulphur Police Department and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office. Thierbach gained national attention after shooting a dog named Arzy during an arrest.
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