I wish this was a joke, but it’s not.

It turns out Oakland Raiders linebacker Ray-Ray Armstrong is under investigation for taunting a police dog during the team’s visit to Heinz Field on Sunday. In case you were unaware, it’s a third-degree felony to do so, and could include a multi-year prison sentence if he’s found guilty.

Sheriff’s office officials: Raiders player lifted his shirt, pounded on his chest & began barking at k9, while headed on to field Sun. #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

Sheriff’s office officials say they have reviewed video form Heinz Field & notified the Raiders of the investigation in to a player #WTAE

— Marcie Cipriani (@MCipriani_WTAE) November 10, 2015

I sincerely hope the DA has been things to do than prosecute someone who barked at a police dog (no matter how moronic the action was). If not, Armstrong could be facing a stiff penalty for his lapse in judgment.

Stay tuned.