The Hartford Police Department’s K9 Ranger recently assisted neighboring agencies.

In Saukville, a traffic stop turned into a foot chase when a man fled with a bag in hand. K9 Ranger responded and alerted to the vehicle, revealing narcotics, paraphernalia, and a scale.

Ranger then tracked the suspect through swamp and residential areas. About 1,000 yards from the end of the track, the suspect hid inside a shed and lit a fire to stay warm—which burned the shed down.

Deputies located him shortly after. He fought during arrest and was still carrying the same bag, which held:

• methamphetamine

• fentanyl

• crack cocaine

 

Germantown police officers pursued a vehicle on I-41. Two suspects fled into the dark woods. K9 Ranger was requested and located the first suspect hiding in a farm field.  He surrendered.

Ranger then found the second suspect hiding under evergreens at a residence.