ROME — A Rome Police officer is recuperating after being bitten by a dog while facing a suspect at a Sixth Street home, according to the Rome Police Department.
Patrolman Anthony A. Calandra is anticipated to go back to responsibility soon, authorities said.
Police said Justin E. Bean, 34, of Rome, was associated with a domestic conflict with a lady at the Madison Plaza Apartments around 1:50 p.m. July 29, in infraction of an order of security submitted versus him. Police said he took $20 from the female. Officers started a look for Bean, and Officer Calandra went to an understood area on Sixth Street.
Calandra spotted Bean in a yard, cops said, and chased him into a residence. Calandra tried to take Bean into custody in the cooking area, at which point a dog bit Calandra, cops specified. He suffered injuries to his ideal calf and knee and was later on required to Rome Health, authorities said.
Bean was nabbed and was likewise hospitalized for a grievance of discomfort, cops specified. He was dealt with, launched and cops said he has actually been charged with withstanding arrest, petty larceny and second-degree contempt. Bean is scheduled to appear in Rome City Court.
“The dog is not at fault,” kept in mind department representative Lt. Sharon Rood. Animal Control is helping in the examination. Authorities said the dog was not hurt.
“Officer Calandra is recuperating and in good spirits,” said agents from the Philip S. McDonald Police Benevolent Association.
“The PBA is happy for Officer Calandra’s service and dream him a fast healing procedure.”
