Dog tased by Richmond police during arrest, agency says

RICHMOND, Calif. (KGO) -- A dog was tased by Richmond police on Monday as they attempted to arrest a suspect.

Officers say the incident all started when they approached a DUI suspect

They say the dog owner was intoxicated and refused to secure his dog after being asked multiple times.

During the interaction, the dog lunged at officers and bit the suspect.

Eventually, officers used a taser to secure and separate the dog from its owner.

The suspect was arrested.

Richmond police say the dog is okay and currently at Contra Costa Animal Services.