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Officer Injured During Drug Bust

Officer Injured During Drug Bust - Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 10:00PM EST

Reported by: Eyewitness News
Saturday, Jul 12, 2008 @ 10:00pm EST
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY- A dog attacked a Kingston police officer Saturday during a drug raid. The police officer shot and killed the dog. The injured officer then went to the hospital.

His name is not being released but we are told he will be okay. Police stormed the home at 39 Pulaski Saturday morning and arrested 37-year old Eugene Simmons, Jr.

Members of the drug task force seized marijuana, cash, and weapons.