Deputy pleads guilty to assault, throwing dog to ground

Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story stated that Frantz previously faced felony charges. He was originally charged with a misdemeanor count of domestic violence which was later amended to a misdemeanor count of assault.

A Shelby County deputy will spend at least 30 days in jail.

Jackson Frantz pleaded guilty to misdemeanor counts of assault and prohibitions concerning companion animals, according to Sidney Municipal Court records.

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Frantz grabbed his girlfriend by the throat and threw her causing her to hit a wall and fall, according to court documents.

Court documents also state Frantz picked up a dog over his head and threw it onto the ground twice before holding the dog to the ground, injuring it.

In addition to his sentencing of 30 days in jail, Frantz must complete 40 hours of community service

Frantz must not consume any alcohol or drugs while on probation and undergo an assessment for drugs, alcohol, and anger management.

Frantz was put on administrative leave in November.

News Center 7 has reached out to the sheriff’s office to see if he is still employed. We will update this story if we hear back.