Man could face life in prison for killing Vancouver police dog

By Associated Press

Summary

If convicted at the trial set for March 10 in Clark County Superior Court, 38-year-old Ronald J. Chenette could face life in prison as a three-strikes offender. He has previously been convicted of second-degree murder and assault.

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Story Published: Feb 13, 2008 at 10:47 AM PST

Story Updated: Feb 13, 2008 at 10:47 AM PST

Man could face life in prison for killing Vancouver police dog
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) - The man accused of killing a Vancouver police dog has been found competent for trial, after treatment at a state mental hospital.

If convicted at the trial set for March 10 in Clark County Superior Court, 38-year-old Ronald J. Chenette could face life in prison as a three-strikes offender. He has previously been convicted of second-degree murder and assault.

Chenette is accused of shooting the German shepherd Dakota during an Oct. 23 standoff with police in Brush Prairie. He has pleaded not guilty to harming a police dog with a firearm and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

His trial was delayed as he underwent two rounds of treatment at Western State Hospital.