McRude: D.C. bus driver punches crime dog
A Metro bus driver in Washington D.C. stepped out of his bus and punched McGruff the Crime Dog.
Driver Shawn Brim, 38, told police he thought his act was funny, but children who witnessed it were reportedly horrified, according to the Associated Press.
Brim got back on his bus and drove away after taking a whack at McGruff, who was actually police officer Tyrone Hardy. Hardy, dressed as the crime dog, was handing out fliers to children.
Brim was later pulled over and charged with simple assault. He will also undergo drug and alcohol testing and his future with the agency is under review, a public transportation spokesperson said.
Posted by jwoestendiek March 4th, 2009 under Muttsblog.
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