Police: Burglary Suspect Punched Police Dog

Clifton police tell The Record that 22-year-old Angel Mendez ran from police on Friday and was found a short time later hiding under the front porch of a home. Mendez allegedly punched the police dog as he was being arrested, and the canine bit Mendez on the upper thigh.

Mendez, who has no known address, faces four counts of burglary. He's also charged with aggravated assault of a police dog, resisting arrest and obstruction of justice.

A telephone number for Mendez could not be found Saturday, and it was not known if he has retained an attorney.

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