The Chicago Police Department announced the arrest of the suspect who allegedly unleashed two vicious dogs on police officers on Sunday.
Vernia Jones, 31, of Chicago, was charged with felony aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, the Chicago Police Department told Fox News Digital.
He also faces two misdemeanor charges of resisting or obstructing a peace officer.
The incident occurred when officers were patrolling in the 4000 block of West Wilcox Avenue in West Garfield Park shortly after 11:20 a.m. Sunday.
Police reported that a female suspect “attempted to intervene” in the officers’ investigation and unleashed two canines.
“Three officers suffered dog bites and one officer fired his weapon, striking the canine,” the Chicago Police Department explained in a statement.
The conditions of the dogs are still unknown. The officers were in good condition when they were taken to a local hospital.
Vernia Jones, 31, was charged with felony aggravated battery on a police officer. Chicago Police Department
Jones allegedly unleashed his dogs on officers while they were patrolling.TNS
Jones was scheduled to appear in bond court on Monday.
The Chicago Police Department is actively investigating the case. No additional details are known at this time.
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