Dog taken on high-speed chase
San Antonio, TX (US)

Incident Date: Saturday, Apr 22, 2006
County: Bexar

Disposition: Not Charged

Abuser names unreleased

A driver, who took police officers on a high-speed chase, brought his dog along for the ride. The dog was locked up in a kennel in the back of the truck during the chase through Wilson and Bexar counties.

"Animal cruelty charges could be pending," said one official. "It's just something we'll look into."

The driver refused to yield and reached speeds of 90 mph, according to police.

He was eventually apprehended and could face additional charges of drunken driving and evading arrest.

References

• KSAT - April 22, 2006

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