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Man Treated For Wounds After Police Dog Capture

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - A wanted felon is recovering from injuries after he was captured by a police dog while being chased by Colorado Springs police.

Police arrested Andre Billington on Sunday after police got a tip he was hiding at a local motel.

The man fled after throwing away a BB gun.

Police did not disclose the charges against him.

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