Louisiana K-9 Officer Catches Suspect During Early Morning Carwash Burglary
Published July 19, 2022
Louisiana K-9 Officer Catches Suspect During Early Morning Carwash Burglary
Louisiana – On July 18, 2022, at 2:15 a.m., patrol officers from the Shreveport Police Department responded to a possible burglary in progress in the 1300 Block of Rex Avenue. Officers were called after a suspect broke into a car wash near this location.
Barry, a Shreveport Police K-9, was nearby and responded to the call. K9 Barry was deployed upon arrival and engaged the suspect. The alleged offender was apprehended and identified as 50-year-old Freddie Smith thanks to K9 Barry.
Smith was treated for minor injuries sustained during the struggle and then taken to the Shreveport City Jail, where he was charged with one count of simple burglary.
An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Featured image source: Shreveport Police Department
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