A Portsmouth man got an unexpected surprise just after midnight when he stepped outside to let his dog out. Instead of a quiet late-night trip to the yard, he told police he found a man standing behind his house. Then the dog took over. According to the caller, the dog ran the stranger off, sending […]
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