An Indiana man was arrested after fighting with a state trooper and K9 during a traffic stop in Gary on Monday.
A traffic stop for a headlight violation in Gary turned violent Monday when an Indiana man allegedly fought a trooper and K9 before being arrested, authorities said.Indiana State Trooper Beers stopped a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee near the intersection of Burr Street and 10th Avenue on Nov. 25 for an improper headlight.The driver, 33-year-old Shelley Cooper, was found to have a suspended license, and the trooper reported smelling burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle.
When Trooper Beers asked Cooper to step out for field sobriety tests, Cooper allegedly refused to cooperate during a pat-down, leading to a struggle. Cooper pulled away and fled, reportedly attempting to draw a gun from his waistband before dropping it and continuing to run, authorities said.Cooper was eventually subdued after being bitten by K9 Zero and tasered by Beers. Police said Cooper laid on top of the dog in an attempt to injure it.
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