Cordova Man Punches Sheriff's Office K-9

A 26-year-old Cordova man punched a Sheriff’s Office K-9 after the dog tracked him down, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

About 5 p.m. on March 1, deputies responded to a call for assistance from Adamsville Police. An officer had conducted a traffic stop on Highway 78 near the Walmart in Adamsville. The driver, 26-year-old Zachary Hunt of Cordova, was found to have several outstanding warrants for his arrest, deputies said. When the officer attempted to arrest Hunt, he fought with the officer and fled on foot into a wooded area nearby.

Deputies and a K-9 unit responded to assist in locating and arresting Hunt. The K-9 tracked Hunt into the woods and found him. Hunt began to kick and punch the dog. The K-9 held his ground and Hunt was taken into custody.

Hunt was treated and released from a local hospital for minor injuries sustained while fighting with the K-9. He was taken to the Jefferson County Jail where is held with no bond on charges of failing to appear in court, receiving stolen property, possession of a short-barreled rifle, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He will face new charges of resisting arrest, attempting to elude, and interference with a police animal.

Image via Shutterstock; mugshot via Jefferson County Sheriff's Office