Police K9 Cort. Photo courtesy Fairfield Police Department. FAIRFIELD, Calif. - A man allegedly bit and stabbed a police dog in Fairfield as officers tried to take him into custody.
Police say the man appeared to be under the influence of drugs. The dog, named Cort, was taken to a veterinary hospital for treatment and is recovering at home with its handler.
The incident occurred at the 1700 Block of Elm Street at around 2 p.m. Wednesday. Police were called on the report of a burglary in the area where the suspect allegedly broke into an elderly victim's home.
Fairfield police in a Facebook post said the victim left the residence to contact police. Police K9 Cort. Photo courtesy Fairfield Police Department.