BOSCAWEN, N.H. (WHDH) — A New Hampshire man is in custody after he allegedly bit a police dog while barricaded in a trailer on Sunday.
Officials say New Hampshire State Troopers responded to Boscawen on Sunday afternoon for a reported shooting incident.
Responding troopers secured the scene and became aware that someone was in a trailer at the back of the property. That suspect ignored commands to come out both from troopers and the home owner.
A K-9 officer, Veda, was sent into the trailer, who located the suspect trying to hide under a pile of clothes. The suspect, a man, fought back by kicking and punching troopers as well as the dog. During the struggle, the man put the K-9 in a chokehold and bit her in the head.
Troopers eventually placed the man into custody. He faces several charges including resisting arrest, interference with a police dog, assault on a police officer, and an outstanding warrant.
Veda has been medically cleared, according to authorities.
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