Oklahoma: Army soldier Cody Hahn denies dragging dog and then abandoning it on the side of the road to die

OKLAHOMA -- A Sapulpa soldier at the heart of an animal-abuse case steadfastly denied ever dragging a dog behind a vehicle, and told the Tulsa World he was looking forward to proving his innocence.

 

Cody Wayne Hahn, 20, appeared Wednesday before Creek County Special District Judge Richard Woolery, who set a March 11 preliminary hearing for Hahn, charged with cruelty to animals.

The case against him stems from an Oct. 16 incident in which several witnesses told sheriff’s deputies they saw a dog being dragged by a sports utility vehicle along 161st Street.

 

Deputies found the vehicle the next day and questioned Hahn, who denied any knowledge of the incident, authorities said.

However, the Sheriff’s Office said those witnesses picked Hahn from a photo lineup as the SUV’s driver.

(NewsOK - Feb 4, 2009)

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• Oklahoma: Army serviceman Cody Hahn appears in court, accused of animal torture