ST. LEONARD, Md. – In a daring incident on December 23, 2023, around 6:48 p.m., Deputy First Class (DFC) Wilder of the local law enforcement agency successfully subdued an aggressive male Pot Belly Pig in the 6100 block of Ben Creek Road in St. Leonard. The incident occurred following an animal complaint from a concerned resident regarding the safety of her family.
The complainant reported a 70 lb. male Pot Belly Pig, known as ‘Thug’, with 3-inch long, hard tusks, running at large. Deputy Wilder promptly responded to the scene, where he discovered that this was the second incident of the day involving the elusive pig. Animal Control had previously responded but was unable to apprehend ‘Thug’ using a baited trap.
Despite multiple attempts to lasso the pig and redirect its path, ‘Thug’ grew more agitated and charged towards the complainant’s property. With a family, including a 3-year-old child, present at the scene, Deputy Wilder swiftly took action to ensure public safety. He deployed his agency-issued taser, successfully containing the unruly pig.
Following the incident, ‘Thug’ was safely transported to the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter by Animal Control, where the pig’s owner voluntarily relinquished ownership.
Deputy Wilder’s quick thinking and bravery in averting a potentially dangerous situation showcases the dedication of law enforcement to ensuring the well-being of the community.
Listen to the police scanner audio below:
Contact our news desk at news@thebaynet.com
Pigs lives matter! Pigs lives matter! Pigs lives matter
Why didn’t the family just go in the house? They would have been safe from him.
Why should they have to go in because someone has a aggressive pet? It would be the same for a dog or any animal that is a pet, they can’t just run at large. Imagine telling everyone you can’t go out of your home due to someone’s pet stopping me. Sounds really silly.
Literally do as your name says and gets some
Constructive critical thinking is not your forte .. bow out while your the behind ,
Pig on Pig violence is at an all time high
This is how the sausage gets made.
I have a pen for this unruly Pig . Sounds like he needs a little love.
Where is the body camera footage? I bet it’s hilarious!
Did he yell “Taser, Taser, Taser” before deployment?
I am literally LMAO…I can picture this in my head! 🤣😂🤣😂
Very humane act.
Oh the jokes . !!!
The pig was wearing a blue ribbon and the piggy states he din do nuffin .
The jokes write themselves.