MUNCIE, Ind. -- A Muncie man is facing charges after his pit bull allegedly attacked a police officer.
Police were at the home of Donald Combs Wednesday night, trying to talk to him about a hit-and-run investigation.
When the officer opened the gate, the dog charged at him, biting him on the arm, calf, ankle and thigh of both legs.
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Another officer was charged by the pit bull last year when responding to a domestic dispute call.
The dog is being held at an animal shelter as officials watch for signs of rabies.
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