Teen takes bites from MLPD K9 Rex after reportedly fleeing traffic stop in stolen car
A teenager was bit multiple times early Tuesday morning by Moses Lake police K9 Rex after a brief pursuit and foot chase.
At about 1 a.m., officer Brad Zook stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the area of South Gibby Road and West Broadway Avenue. As Zook approached the vehicle, the driver, later identified as a 16-year-old-male, drove off from the traffic stop at a high rate of speed, according to Moses Lake police.
The juvenile reportedly continued on Gibby Road before losing control of the car while attempting to make a left turn onto West Lee Street. Police say the juvenile ran after the car spun out but reportedly left the vehicle in drive. The suspect's car then rolled into a parked vehicle.
Zook deployed K9 Rex as he gave chase. Rex was able to catch up and make contact with the suspect after a short distance. Body cam shows the suspect continue to roll on the ground, causing Rex to come off his initial bite and bite again, according to Moses Lake police.
The suspect had bite wounds to his left bicep and shoulder area and his left thigh.
After the suspect's arrest, police also learned the vehicle had been reported stolen.
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.
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