COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — A Fort Carson soldier accused of stabbing a Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) K9 pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in a courtroom Wednesday.
The incident happened on October 15 when CSPD responded to a domestic violence call that escalated into a barricaded suspect. According to arrest documents, officers released K9 Roam into the home to apprehend Sergeant First Class Anthony Bryant.
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Bryant allegedly stabbed Roam several times, severely injuring him. He is facing the following charges:
- burglary
- obstruction
- resisting arrest
- attempted felony
- aggravated cruelty to law enforcement animals
On Wednesday, Bryant's defense team argued he was experiencing a psychotic episode when he stabbed Roam.
Bryant is scheduled back in court in July.
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