Overview
- Police say officers spent about 16 minutes trying to de-escalate before using a Taser on the aggressive dog to complete the arrest.
- Authorities identified the suspect as 42-year-old Cody Odom, who was pursued on Monday and now faces DUI and hit-and-run charges.
- Bodycam video shows the dog lunging as officers urged the owner to secure it, and police said the animal had bitten the owner.
- Richmond police said animal control could not respond in time, leading officers to choose a Taser, a decision a retired San Jose officer said likely averted a shooting.
- The dog was examined by Contra Costa County Animal Services, found to have no major injuries, treated, and later released back to its owner.