Morgan advised the man he could not be in the street and walked him toward the curb. The suspect began running. Morgan caught up to the man after a short foot chase. The suspect began tussling the officer who was trying to get him handcuffed, and police canine Chase was released from the back of the cruiser.
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The man then allegedly continued to struggle with the police K-9.
According to the Middletown Division of Police Facebook post from Morgan, “Chase had to help me deal with a guy … during the encounter, Chase was punched, kicked and a one point the guy tried to choke him. Chase handled his business!”
Alexander Comer, 24, is charged with assault (harassment of a police dog), resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, according to Birk. He is housed in the Middletown City Jail.
According to the Facebook post, “Chase and dad are safe at home.”
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