Police use K-9 units, Eagle helicopter to find man after family violence call

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SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police have detained a man they say fled the scene following a family disturbance on the city’s Northwest Side.

Officers were called just after 9:30 p.m. Sunday near The Reserve At San Antonio Apartments in the 13900 block of Babcock Road after receiving reports of family violence.

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According to police, the man in his 20s fled and ran into a field between the apartments and a bar just before hiding.

Police said they used their Eagle Helicopter and K-9 units to find the man and took him into custody.

Authorities said the man was treated at the scene by EMS crews for a dog bite.


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