SALEM, ORE. — 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 strangely and going up to houses. Officers arrived and learned the man had an arrest warrant.
Moore tells the Statesman Journal 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, sustained no major injuries.
