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Resident says Norfolk animal-control officers wrongly cited and revoked his off-leash permit
3542099 · May 14, 2025
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Summary
A resident said animal-protection officers issued a citation and permanently revoked his off-leash permit despite the charge being dismissed in court; city manager and city attorney said they would follow up with the resident.
James Drano told Norfolk City Council that animal-protection officers issued a criminal citation for a dog-at-large after he had obtained an off-leash permit through the proper process and that the citation was dismissed in court. Drano said the officers nevertheless revoked his permit on the spot and that, in his view, officers gave…
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