San Antonio man charged with choking Houston police K-9 during Houston incident

Incident and charges

A San Antonio man, 50-year-old Talmadge Blount, is charged with interference with a police service animal after choking a Houston police K-9 officer during a confrontation on Holly Hall Street and Knight Road in Houston on Sunday. The charge is filed in court documents related to the incident, which involved a trespassing call.

Location and call details

Houston police said the incident occurred on Holly Hall Street and Knight Road during a trespassing call. Authorities said they received a report that a homeless man was inside a vacant apartment and refused to leave on Sunday.

Engagement with the K-9

Officials said an officer spoke with Blount, who refused to come out of the apartment. The K-9 was released into the apartment and encountered Blount, and there was a struggle between Blount and the K-9.

Choking details

The documents stated Blount used his hand to pull the K-9 choke chain and harness to apply pressure to the K-9's neck, impeding breathing and circulation. The documents added Blount choked the K-9 until the K-9 was unconscious and had to be tasered to stop choking.

K-9 status and custody

Houston police officials said the K-9 is expected to be OK. Blount is currently in custody in Harris County.

Criminal history and court appearance

Court records state Blount has a long list of crimes including assault on a public servant, terroristic threat against a public servant, attempted harassment of a public servant, attempted assault on a public servant, attempted assault on a peace officer, assault-bodily injury, and several other misdemeanors. Blount is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday and bond was set at $40,000.