A sheriff's K-9 is recovering after being stabbed in the face multiple times by a burglary suspect.
Police say the 6-year-old Belgian Malinois named Nike, was stabbed multiple times Saturday while officers restrained the suspect, 35-year-old Eric Rodriguez.
Officers say Rodriguez was swinging a large stick and throwing objects while threatening officers. The K-9 was treated for five lacerations and two puncture wounds.
The dog is expected to survive, the suspect has been booked into the Vista Detention Facility on charges that included suspicion of injuring a working dog, resisting arrest, second- degree burglary and property vandalism.