A former Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department deputy is under investigation for his treatment of a dog in his care.
The Indiana State Police confirmed Friday that they are investigating Craig Bale, Oswego.
A representative from One Dog At A Time Rescue sent a picture of what she claims to be a dog named Aries that is owned by Bale.
The e-mail states the dog has been malnourished and is dying.
According to a former partner of Bale's, this isn't the first time Bale has been accused of misconduct.
Brian Gagye, Special Ops Canine Academy, claims Bale shot several dogs and their partnership was dissolved because of that and other misconduct.
In a phone interview with Bale Friday afternoon, the former deputy stated that one of the dogs he currently has, Aries, is recovering from worms and has a self feeder.
He also said that if Gagye has proof of him shooting dogs he should produce it.
Bale said Indiana State Police officers have been to his residence and saw the dogs weren't being starved.
"The dog is here, he has food, there are no laws being broken," said Bale. "He always has food."
Bale also took issue with a photo taken of his dog. Bale said if they did have a photo it means they would have trespassed on his property.
"I can't help it if he's thin right now," said Bale, who states he's been involved with dogs for 20 years and has rescued dogs in the past.
Bale said he feels he is being harassed by groups like ODTR and is contemplating litigation.
April Sheller, with ODTR and a neighbor of Bale's, said she is frustrated that nothing has been done on behalf of the welfare of the dogs.
Sheller also said that Bale previously surrendered a dog to ODTR.
The Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department sent two deputies to Bale's home to investigate complaints Friday afternoon.
KCSD was at Bale's residence in December concerning another set of dogs neighbors said were being starved. Those dogs are no longer under Bale's care.
The Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office directed calls concerning an order to get the dog out of Bale's home to the sheriff's department.
