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crime2 years ago

"Detroit Police Dog Captures Pennsylvania Murderer, Cavalcante's 13-Day Run Ends"

Yoda, a K-9 officer from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection based in Detroit, played a crucial role in capturing convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, who had escaped from a Pennsylvania prison. After an extensive search, Yoda located Cavalcante and subdued him, preventing his escape. Cavalcante, who was serving a life sentence for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, was found with a rifle and had plans to carjack someone and flee to another country. No injuries were reported, and a district attorney will determine if additional charges should be filed.

via Detroit Free Press|
#capture#convicted-murderer#crime
crime2 years ago

From Detroit to Pennsylvania: The K-9 Officer Who Caught Fugitive Danelo Cavalcante

A K-9 officer from Detroit named Yoda, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois with the U.S. Border Patrol's Tactical Unit, successfully captured escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante after a two-week manhunt in southern Pennsylvania. Cavalcante had escaped from jail and was wanted for fatally stabbing his girlfriend and another killing in Brazil. Yoda found Cavalcante hiding in a woodland area of Chester County, bit him on the scalp, and he was taken into custody without any shots fired. Other Border Patrol Tactical Units from different locations also aided in the search.

via Detroit News|
#crime#detroit#fugitive
crime2 years ago

"Charges filed against Ohio K-9 officer for fatal shooting of Black man in his bed"

Former K-9 officer Ricky Anderson has been indicted on murder charges in Ohio for the shooting death of 20-year-old Donovan Lewis, a Black man who was lying on his bed when police attempted to serve a warrant. Anderson, who had a history of excessive force complaints, was also charged with reckless homicide. The shooting, captured on bodycam footage, occurred within seconds of Anderson opening the bedroom door. The family's attorney criticized the delay in bringing charges and questioned why the broader issue of white officers killing Black civilians had not been addressed. Anderson's defense lawyer claims the grand jury did not have the full picture of the facts. The family has a pending lawsuit against Anderson and others in the police department.

via The Associated Press|
#black-man#crime#k-9-officer
law-enforcement2 years ago

"Controversial Dismissal: Ohio K-9 Officer Fired for Dog's Attack on Surrendering Suspect"

An Ohio K-9 officer has been fired after his police dog attacked a Black truck driver who was on his knees with his hands up following a highway chase. The officer's termination came after an investigation by the Circleville Police Use of Force Review Board, which concluded that department policies were followed. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine called for increased training for police dogs and their handlers in the state. The incident has sparked protests by the local chapter of Black Lives Matter, who are demanding the officer's immediate firing, retirement of the police dog, and other reforms.

via ABC News|
#black-lives-matter#k-9-officer#law-enforcement
crime2 years ago

Barricaded suspect kills self after shooting NC officer and K-9 in Oxford.

A barricaded suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after shooting an officer and a K-9 during a standoff with Oxford Police in North Carolina. The officer, identified as Corporal Daniel Allen, was shot in the leg and is in stable condition. The K-9, named Halligan, was also shot multiple times and is being treated. Neighbors say the suspect, identified as Jason Newton, had no history of violent behavior and lived alone. The incident started when Newton began acting erratically and ended after several hours of gunfire.

via WRAL News|
#corporal-daniel-allen#crime#k-9-officer