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Texas Man Accused of Biting Police Officer During Arrest Over Animal Abuse

A man now faces charges of assault against a police officer after he allegedly bit an officer serving an arrest warrant for animal abuse stemming from reports that he threw three newborn puppies—umbilical cords still attached—over a six foot fence.

August 25, 2020

A man now faces charges of assault against a police officer after he allegedly bit an officer serving an arrest warrant for animal abuse stemming from reports that he threw three newborn puppies—umbilical cords still attached—over a six foot fence.

According to KRGV-TV , officers with the McAllen Police Department arrested the man—identified as 33-year-old Nedio Alaniz Jr.—on Sunday.

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A judge had signed an arrest warrant for Alaniz in May but had not encountered him until they responded to a disturbance call.

The officer—whose identity has not been released—was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.