State Briefs: Vest saved officere

 

Published: June 2, 2009

OKLAHOMA CITY

VEST SAVED OFFICER An Oklahoma City animal welfare officer suffered only minor cuts after being stabbed Saturday by a man walking a pit bull terrier without a leash, authorities said. Police and animal welfare officials said the officer, John Alvarado , was wearing a bulletproof vest that he had purchased, which likely kept him from suffering a serious injury. Police Lt. Jerry Phillips said ...


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