Two Arrested, Dog Shot During Keyes Marijuana Bust
Two men were arrested and a dog was shot during a marijuana bust in Keyes after the dog attacked a K9.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, September 24, 2026 —
Authorities reported that two men were arrested in connection with a marijuana bust in Keyes. The incident also involved a dog being shot after it reportedly attacked a K9 unit during the operation.
Details regarding the exact date and time of the bust were not immediately available. The location, Keyes, is an unincorporated community in Stanislaus County, California. Information concerning the identities of the two men arrested has not been publicly released.
According to preliminary reports, the situation escalated when a dog present at the scene attacked a K9 officer. Law enforcement officers then discharged their firearms, resulting in the shooting of the dog. The condition of the dog following the incident was not specified.
The specific quantities of marijuana seized or any other evidence collected during the bust were not detailed. The nature of the charges the two arrested individuals will face is also pending further information.
The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department is expected to provide further details as the investigation progresses. The circumstances surrounding the dog’s attack on the K9 and the subsequent use of force are under review.
Story summarized from the original created by Katie Chavez on fox40.com, see more information here.
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