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Report: Oakland Raiders player investigated after taunting police dog

Ray-Ray Armstrong is accused of taunting a police officer's dog. 
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Oakland Raiders linebacker Ray Ray Armstrong is being investigated by police officers in Pennsylvania after allegedly taunting a police dog during Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field, according to WTAE of Pittsburgh. 

Armstrong lifted his shirt, pounded on his chest and started barking at the K-9 unit on his way to the field, the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office says. No charges have been filed against the player. 

Taunting a police dog officer is considered a third-degree felony charge in Pennsylvania.

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The Oakland Raiders have reportedly been made aware of the situation.

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