US EditionMan arrested after throwing dog at police officer, taking woman hostage in Albuquerque
- On May 5, Albuquerque police apprehended Bobby Chavez near a gas station on Candelaria Road after he threw a small dog at an officer and attempted to escape.
- Police encountered Chavez loitering by a no trespassing sign and detained him for trespassing before he threw the dog and attempted to escape.
- Chavez ran into an apartment where he took a woman hostage briefly until officers took him into custody without injuries reported.
- Authorities located the dog, which did not belong to Chavez, and placed it in Animal Welfare custody; the pet's owner has been identified and is expected to be reunited with the dog soon.
- Chavez, who had active felony warrants, faces charges after the incident, highlighting ongoing police efforts to apprehend individuals violating the law.
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Man throws small dog at New Mexico police officer during arrest
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A man threw a small dog at an officer who was trying to arrest him Monday, and it was caught on video. Albuquerque police say Bobby Chavez, 41, was taken into custody on multiple charges after running away and then "briefly holding a woman hostage in an apartment." An officer had told Chavez he was being detained for trespassing after he was seen standing near a "No Trespassing" sign outside DK Gas Station. As Chavez l…
Man throws small dog at Albuquerque police officer during arrest
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A man threw a small dog at an officer who was trying to arrest him Monday, and it was caught on video. Albuquerque police say Bobby Chavez, 41, was taken into custody on multiple charges after running away and then "briefly holding a woman hostage in an apartment." An officer had told Chavez he was being detained for trespassing after he was seen standing near a "No Trespassing" sign outside DK Gas Station. As Chavez l…
Man throws small dog at police officer during arrest
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A man threw a small dog at an officer who was trying to arrest him Monday, and it was caught on video. Albuquerque police say Bobby Chavez, 41, was taken into custody on multiple charges after running away and then "briefly holding a woman hostage in an apartment." An officer had told Chavez he was being detained for trespassing after he was seen standing near a "No Trespassing" sign outside DK Gas Station. As Chavez l…
Man accused of chucking Yorkie at officer, holding woman hostage in NE ABQ
An Albuquerque police officer was on the receiving end of a tossed Yorkie this week, as a suspect being questioned threw the animal at the officer to get a head start in his attempted getaway.
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