Overview
- Deputies searching near the 14200 block of Lockwood Drive spotted 21-year-old Bryan Crofton, who crashed into a ditch and ran toward a pond.
- K-9 Ghost and handler Deputy Almeida pursued into a wooded pond area where Ghost bit Crofton and the suspect allegedly tried to drown the dog as he fled.
- Deputies entered the water to help detain Crofton, who was taken to a hospital for treatment of the bite.
- Authorities said Crofton had open warrants for injury to a child and interfering with 911 services, with new charges to include evading arrest and interfering with a service animal.
- K-9 Ghost was found unconscious, regained consciousness after on-scene care, was taken to a veterinary clinic as a precaution, and is expected to be OK, with no deputies reported injured.