Charges dropped against 1 officer in animal cruelty case

MARYLAND -- Prosecutors have dropped charges against one of the officers in a high-profile animal cruelty case, the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.

Thomas Schmidt

All charges against retired police Officer Thomas Schmidt have been dropped.

Schmidt had been accused of holding down a lost dog while his partner, Officer Jeffrey Bolger, cut the dog's throat.



Jeffrey Bolger

Bolger is still facing three counts of animal cruelty and one count of misconduct while in office. His trial is scheduled on March 2.

(WBAL - Jan 14, 2015)

Earlier:

• Second Baltimore City Police Officer Charged With Animal Cruelty In Dog’s Death