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  • Suspect bites West Haven police dog during I-95 traffic stop struggle

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📰 News we're reading

• Suspect bites police K-9 during struggle with officers in West Haven (kens5.com) — West Haven police helped state troopers stop an erratic driver on I-95 north, where the suspect tried to flee and then fought officers. During the struggle, the person bit K-9 Ado on the leg, but the dog continued assisting, was later evaluated, and showed no visible injuries as officers safely made the arrest.
   

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