BOONE COUNTY, Iowa (KCCI) — A former Boone County deputy now has more time to come to a plea agreement over the death of his K-9 after the judge approved a continuation. Dallas Wingate was charged after investigators say K-9 officer Bear was left in Wingate’s patrol vehicle for 22 hours on Sept. 2^nd, and died. Wingate resigned on Sept. 8 after being put on leave following the death of Bear. He had worked for the sheriff’s office for 15 years.

It’s not clear what charges Wingate will plead guilty to. He’s been charged with killing a police dog and animal neglect resulting in death.

Wingate is due back in court on Dec. 11.