MLPD K9 Bites Teen That Fled From Police

A teen was bit several times by Moses Lake police K9 Rex early Tuesday morning as a result of a brief pursuit and foot chase. Our news partner, iFiberone, reports that when officer Brad Zook attempt to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation at about 1 a.m. in the area of South Gibby Road and West Broadway Avenue.

The driver, a 16-year-old-male, drove off from the traffic stop at a high speed. The juvenile eventually lost control of the car while attempting a left turn. After the car spun out, the teen ran but left the vehicle in drive which led to the suspect's car rolling into a parked vehicle. K9 Rex was deployed and able to make contact with the suspect. When the suspect continued to roll on the ground, this caused Rex to bite multiple times.

The suspect had bite wounds to his left bicep and shoulder area and his left thigh. The juvenile was treated at Samaritan Hospital before being booked into juvenile detention for felony eluding, possession of a stolen vehicle, hit-and-run, no valid operator’s license and an outstanding felony warrant.