Oakland Raiders player investigated for taunting police dog

An Oakland Raiders player is under investigation for allegedly taunting a police dog at Heinz Field last Sunday when the Raiders were in town to face the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a report.

WTAE’s Marcie Cipriani reports the news and says that Allegheny County sheriff’s officials will be meeting with the DA’s office about potential charges for the Raiders player.

Sheriff's officials confirm that they will be meeting with the DA's office to discuss possible charges against Oakland Raiders player #WTAE

— Marcie Cipriani (@MCipriani_WTAE) November 10, 2015

Chief Sheriff's Deputy Kevin Kraus is now meeting w/ rep from DA's office regarding potential charges against Oakland Raiders player #WTAE

— Marcie Cipriani (@MCipriani_WTAE) November 10, 2015

There apparently is video of the incident, which occurred in a tunnel at the stadium as the Raiders were taking the field. The Raiders have been notified about the investigation.

The Raiders player was later identified as Ray-Ray Armstrong. He allegedly pounded his chest and barked at the dog.

Taunting a police K-9 is a third-degree felony.