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New Hampshire Man Accused of Biting Police K-9

A New Hampshire man faces charges of resisting arrest, simple assault, and willful interference with police dogs following an incident at a hotel at which he is accused of biting a K-9 during his arrest.

July 2, 2019

A New Hampshire man faces charges of resisting arrest, simple assault, and willful interference with police dogs following an incident at a hotel at which he is accused of biting a K-9 during his arrest.

According to WMUR-TV , police were called to the hotel by employees who reported that a man wouldn't come out of his hotel room following a disturbance inside.

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A two-hour standoff ensued as the suspect—identified as 35-year-old Matthew Williams—remained barricaded in the room.

The K-9 was released into the room, at which point Williams reportedly bit the animal on the top of the head.

The dog was uninjured.