Enfield man allegedly bites police officer, tries to crush eyes
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Police then said the officer used a Taser on Champney, who continued to struggle, biting the officer and trying to gouge their eyes out with his thumbs. It took the aid of several more police officers before he was finally put under arrest.
The officer who tried to arrest Champney was injured during the struggle and has since been released from the hospital.
Police said they found a stolen gun in his possession. Champney had previously been out on bail for possessing a dangerous weapon, along with a DUI charge, resisting arrest, and a parole violation.
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After the apparent struggle, Champney had more charges added to this list, including 2nd degree assault and the special felony of being an 'armed career criminal'; people convicted of 3 or more counts of certain serious felonies are not allowed to own firearms in New Hampshire.
Champney was taken to the Grafton County House of Corrections. His arraignment was scheduled for Friday.
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