CHP Officer Bitten by K‑9 During Burbank Pursuit
A CHP officer was bitten by a K‑9 while taking a stolen Lexus SUV driver into custody after a pursuit on the 210 Freeway in Burbank on September 26, 2026.
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A CHP officer was bitten by a K‑9 while taking a stolen Lexus SUV driver into custody after a pursuit on the 210 Freeway in Burbank on September 26, 2026.
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