Court documents state Peck found his K9 partner BAK dead at approximately 10:40 a.m. Aug. 26.
Once discovered, Peck called Undersheriff John Smith who started the investigation immediately and learned Peck allegedly was called to a scene of a traffic stop where BAK was used Aug. 24, according to court documents.
Upon returning home, he left BAK in the vehicle for approximately 38 hours court records state.
During the day Aug. 25, according to court records, the average temperature in Duncan was around 99 degrees. At that level of heat interior vehicle temperatures can easily exceed 120 degrees, according to the court affidavit.
During his investigation Smith approached the exterior of the vehicle and noticed a smell, which he said he immediately recognized as a decomposing animal.
During the investigation, a local veterinarian was contacted. He stated BAK was 8-years-old, in good health, and could have easily survived through the night. But once temperatures inside the vehicle rose above 105 degrees BAK had no chance of survival, court documents stated.
The veterinarian concluded BAK could have died from a heat stroke.
The court affidavit stated K9 handlers have constant training, and the units live with them on a normal basis. Peck leaving K9 BAK in the vehicle for the extended amount of time without water, food or air conditioning led to BAK's death.
Peck’s bond is set for $5,000 and his first appearance is set for Nov. 2 at 9 a.m. at the Stephens County Courthouse.
(Duncan Banner - Aug 29, 2016)
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