BOSTON (WHDH) - A Dorchester man was arrested after he allegedly threatened police with his pit bull.

Police said they received reports a man’s pit bull was acting aggressively and scaring passengers on an MBTA bus.
When officials arrived, they said he refused to get off the bus and started swearing at officers.

The man allegedly asked his dog, “Do you want to eat them?” in reference to the officers.

The 19-year-old faces several charges.

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