At about noon on 11-1-23 deputies were dispatched to West Stark Rd, which is north west of Hershey.
It was reported that there was an abandoned vehicle in a pasture . Nearby residents had noticed it there earlier in the day and now had noticed and unidentified male walking in the area. They checked the vehicle and found that it was disabled in a small washout.
Deputies determined that it had been stolen from Bridge Street Auto in North Platte. The residents reported that they approached the male but he ran into a nearby corn field. Deputies could not locate the male so NSP was dispatched for assistance. They responded with a drone, manpower and K-9. The male was located near Birdwood Creek. He refused to comply with orders to come out of the field. Less lethal pepper balls were used and had little effect.
The K-9 was deployed as a warning but he continued to defy the orders. As officers approached him to affect an arrest he became physical and the K-9 took action. In an effort to defeat the dog the suspect bit the dog on the face. The best biter prevailed and the suspect was handcuffed and arrested. He was given medical attention for bite injuries on scene and at the hospital.
The K-9 did not require medical attention. He was identified as Roman Reyes, DOB 12-27-84. No known address. He was believed to be under the influence of drugs. He has had a lot of contact with the law in the recent past. He was charged with Theft, Possession of Stolen Property, Resisting Arrest and Harassing a Police Animal.
