DA Gill's Statement on the sentencing of Mr. Massey and the killing of "Dingo" the Police Service Dog
Salt Lake City, UT— On July 20, 2017 the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office filed charges against Torey Chase Massey for the killing of police service dog "Dingo" among other criminal offences.
On April 19, 2019 Mr. Massey was convicted by a Jury of:
- Possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person (Habitual Violent Offender), First Degree Felony
- Possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person (Habitual Violent Offender), First Degree Felony
- Cause Injury/Death to Police Service Animal (Dangerous Weapon), Third Degree Felony
- Failure to Respond to Officers Signal to Stop, Third Degree Felony
- Avoiding Apprehension/Fail to Stop at Command of Law Enforcement, Class A Misdemeanor
Today Mr. Massey was sentenced to 11 years to life in prison.
"I want to thank the prosecuting attorneys and law enforcement officials who helped bring this matter to justice. We offer continued condolences to Unified Police Department and Officer Reyes for the loss of their beloved colleague Dingo." -Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill