SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Authorities in Salem say a man was arrested for choking a police dog nearly to the point of unconsciousness.
Salem Police Sgt. Tony Moore says the man was treated for dog bites Saturday, and the dog was taken to a veterinary hospital.
The incident began when officers responded to reports of a man acting strange and going up to houses. Officers arrived and learned the man had an arrest warrant.
Moore tells the Statesman Journal (https://stjr.nl/1ZMFmCo ) that the man fled and was chased by a police dog. The man fought the dog until three officers were able to subdue him.
Officer Debbie Aguilar says the dog, Duke, received no major injuries.
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Information from: Statesman Journal, https://www.statesmanjournal.com
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