WATCH: K-9 mauls cop fighter who gave fake name

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InMaricopa obtained video footage of a proud police pooch taking down a suspect in Maricopa earlier this week.

The suspect learned his lesson in “Karma” in the wee hours Sunday morning, cops said. 

Stanley J. Ulate [PCSO]
After a warrant check escalated into a tussle with police and their K-9, it seems the suspect was barking up the wrong tree. He drew first blood, but the doggy detective aptly named “Karma” had the last laugh. 

Maricopa Police Department arrested Stanley J. Ulate, 20, on a trifecta of charges, according to a probable cause statement obtained by InMaricopa detailing the incident. 

Just before 1:30 a.m., police stopped a vehicle for a registration violation near North John Wayne Parkway and Cobblestone Farms Drive. 

A passenger in the vehicle gave cops a bogus name. But officers soon figured out his real identity and that he may have had multiple warrants.

Officers tried to detain Ulate while they awaited warrant confirmation, but he began resisting, according to the probable cause statement. 

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Ulate allegedly struck one officer in the face with a closed fist. Police tried to tase him but failed.  

Officers said they struck Ulate in the face repeatedly. The K-9 Karma eventually bit Ulate, subduing him as he was handcuffed. 

While in custody, Ulate allegedly spit in the K-9 handler’s face. 

Ulate was booked into the Pinal County jail two violent felony charges, one for aggravated assault on a peace officer and another for resisting arrest by fighting. He was also slapped with one misdemeanor charge for false reporting. 

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.