From Dunklin County, Mo.: A former police officer pleaded guilty to animal abuse charges. He received a sentence that includes probation and jail time. The officer's negligence led to the death of one K-9 and harm to another. Restitution was ordered to be paid to a city.

The case involved a failure to provide adequate care to the animals. The officer will serve a short jail term and a longer period of supervised probation.

Further details about the case and sentencing are available from the source, including the amount of restitution and the specific dates of the animal abuse.