Former Alpharetta officer whose K9 attacked man now charged in case, attorney says

By Talgat Almanov

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    ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — A former Alpharetta Police officer accused of letting his K9 attack a man during an arrest has been charged with multiple felonies.

In 2021 Travis Moya sustained severe dog bite wounds after he was slammed to the ground and bitten by the K-9 during an arrest when officers responded to a mental health call.

According to Moya’s attorneys, the indictment is believed to be the first in Georgia for a K-9 attack.

Former officer Michael Esposito’s attorney said he was indicted on Tuesday and is charged with aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and violating the oath of office.

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