Police Chief Indicted for Animal Cruelty | Birmingham News

A police chief in Wedowee, Alabama, is facing serious legal trouble after being indicted on one count of aggravated cruelty to animals — accused of trapping and shooting stray dogs. The 58-year-old chief, Robert Tyrone Taylor, has posted bond and remains on administrative leave while an interim chief takes over. He claims he only targeted aggressive dogs posing a public safety threat, referencing a 2023 attack that injured two people. While the indictment’s direct link to those claims isn’t clear, the city is navigating a major controversy as Taylor awaits trial — innocent until proven guilty. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f246ef592502913b