Awards

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2024 Patrol Case of the Year 

On January 17, 2024, Sr. Cpl. Aaron Miller and his partner, K9 Storm, were assisting the Specialized Operations Group in locating multiple individuals from a rash of vehicle burglaries. During the burglaries, the suspects were reported to have stolen several firearms. The suspect vehicle was observed at a pawn shop, where one of the suspects was inside attempting to pawn a handgun. When the suspect returned to the vehicle, deputies attempted to box the vehicle in. The driver ran over the foot of one suspect and jumped the parking curb, before driving at a deputy nearby. The deputy fired one round into the vehicle as the driver continued out of the parking lot. 

Sr. Cpl. Miller returned to his unit and continued to pursue the suspect vehicle onto the nearby interstate. The suspect vehicle eventually lost its front wheel and drove down the embankment, into a neighborhood. There the suspect crashed into a fence at a dead-end road, and two suspects ran on foot. Due to the nature of the crimes being committed and multiple firearms being stolen, Sr. Cpl. Miller deployed his partner, K9 Storm. Sr. Cpl. Miller located the driver about two hundred yards from the vehicle. The driver was given commands and was taken into custody without incident. It was learned at this time; the driver was shot and first aid was administered. A perimeter unit notified dispatch that the second suspect was seen going into a nearby section of woods. 

Sr. Cpl. Miller went to the area where they were last seen and deployed K9 Storm for a track. K9 Storm tracked through the wooded area, over a large privacy fence, and into the backyard of an innocent bystander. K9 Storm tracked to an enclosed garage on the back of the property. Sr. Cpl. Miller gave K9 warnings into the garage and had no response. K9 Storm was sent into the garage, where the second suspect was found hiding behind sheets of plywood. K9 Storm engaged the suspect and pinned him down, until deputies could place him into custody. All suspects were treated for their injuries and booked into the correctional center. Sr. Cpl. Miller’s actions lead to the arrest of multiple individuals and the recovery of several stolen firearms. 

2024 Detection Case of the Year 

On 04/08/2024 at approximately 1420 hours, Miami County Sheriff's Office Deputy Thomas Yeast #926 was in the area of West 223rd Street and Metcalf Road when he noticed a vehicle, due to the driver's immediate reaction to law enforcement presence. Deputy Yeast was able to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle in the area of West 259th Street and Metcalf Road. 

During Deputy Yeast's traffic stop he was able to deploy his partner PSD Clay. PSD Clay alerted to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle. While performing a probable cause search of the vehicle, Deputy Yeast located approximately 114 grams of suspected methamphetamine. 

Deputy Yeast's training and experience led him to investigate the immediate reaction to law enforcement presence further, which ultimately led to PSD Clay assisting in locating the suspected methamphetamine. Deputy Yeast was able to save at least one life potentially by locating and removing the narcotics from the streets, due to successfully utilizing his training and experience as well as utilizing his tools correctly and appropriately.

2024 Honorable Mention Patrol 

Sgt. Brennan Bargerstock-Bonner Springs PD & Sgt. Rich Sanchez-Lenexa PD

2024 Honorable Mention Detection 

Officer Kearsley, Lakewood PD

On December 24, 2024 at 0315 hours Prairie Village, Kansas Police Department Officers initiated a vehicle pursuit with a stolen vehicle whose occupants had just been observed committing a burglary to auto. Stop sticks were successfully deployed on the suspect vehicle and at the termination of the pursuit three suspects fled on foot into a residential area. One of the suspects discarded a stolen handgun near the suspect vehicle while fleeing. Prairie Village PD canine team Officer Overesch and K-9 Blitz responded to the area of the stolen vehicle and began searching for the suspects. K-9 Blitz tracked the suspects and a short time later alerted along a fence line between two dimly lit back yards. Two of the suspects were then observed lying on a deck and the third suspect was observed lying on the ground on the other side of the fence. The suspects were given commands and taken into custody.

On October 3, 2024, at approximately 1335, Officer Steckler conducted a traffic stop on a passenger car for a registration violation near I94 in Bismarck, ND. The vehicle was occupied by 4 occupants.  Sgt Jones and his police K9, Titan, arrived on scene at 1336. As Officer Steckler spoke with occupants, he observed several signs of recent drug use and criminal behavior among the occupants of the vehicle. After consent to search the vehicle was denied by the driver, Sgt Jones was asked to perform a free air sniff of the vehicle with K9 Titan. Sgt Jones deployed K9 Titan at the passenger side headlight assembly. K9 Titan and Sgt Jones maneuvered around the vehicle in a counterclockwise pattern; at the driver’s door, K9 Titan showed several changes of behavior as he began to sniff intently near the driver's door seam. Titan stood on his hind legs and began to take in the odor emitting from the vehicle with a closed mouth while his head began to bracket quickly from left to right. After a series of short, rapid breaths, K9 Titan took a deep breath as his body became rigid. K9 Titan sat at this portion of the vehicle, his trained and final alert to the odor of narcotics.  A probable cause search of the vehicle was performed by Officer Steckler and Sgt Jones. Officers located over 1 pound of methamphetamine, over 50 grams of fentanyl powder, 30 MDMA pills, over $24k in US currency, and a loaded 9MM handgun.  3 of the 4 occupants were charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute; the remaining occupant was charged with simple possession.

On July 10th, 2024, the KANSAS BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION's (KBI) Canine Unit was requested by the SALINA POLICE DEPARTMENT (SPD) to participate in a saturation operation, targeting major criminal organizations and dangerous subjects in the City of Salina. GLOVER was on a local “most wanted” list as a high priority arrest for law enforcement. Since approximately 2016, GLOVER had fled and interfered with law enforcement on multiple occasions, along with committing various other crimes. GLOVER had a significant criminal and drug history. He has been known to carry firearms, and as of recently, said he was going to shoot law enforcement if they attempted to arrest him. GLOVER had multiple felony warrants for his arrest; Aggravated Domestic Battery, Interference with Law Enforcement X3, Criminal Threat, Felony Theft and criminal damage to property. A couple weeks prior to the operation, GLOVER was believed to be barricaded in a residence that the KBI and SPD had surrounded. Ultimately GLOVER was not found to be in the residence and was believed to have escaped. SPD and other local law enforcement did not have any tips on his whereabouts at the time of the operation.

KBI Special Agent (SA) Brentt DONALDSON and a SPD Officer conducted a pre-textual traffic stop on a vehicle leaving a residence GLOVER was known to have associated with. GLOVER was not present, but information was gained of another residence he may have been at. KBI and SPD began surveilling the residence they just received Intel on. After approximately 2 hours of surveillance on the residence, subjects left the residence in a vehicle. SA DONALDSON and Senior Special Agent (SSA) GOLDSBY conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle for traffic infractions. During the stop both subjects exhibited indicators of drug activity, nervousness and deception. 

SSA GOLDSBY conducted a free air sniff of the vehicle with his certified Police Service Dog (PSD) Pablo. PSD Pablo alerted to the vehicle thus initiating a probable cause search of the vehicle yielding approximately 5.4 ounces of methamphetamine, U.S Currency, items indicative of drug sales, and other contraband. During a conversation with an occupant of the vehicle, law enforcement diverged a drug deal in progress by stopping the vehicle. It was also advised GLOVER was in the residence KBI had been surveilling. One of subjects agreed to assist law enforcement to provide information on criminal activity and buying at least one pound of methamphetamine or more every 3-4 days from a criminal in Wichita, KS. KBI’s Special Operation Division signed the subject as a confidential informant to conduct significant drug buys. 

A search warrant for GLOVER’s arrest in the residence was being drafted. KBI's Tactical Team; High Risk Warrant Team (HRWT) was tasked to serve the warrant based on the totality of the circumstances and the significant threat GLOVER posed. A short time later surveillance advised GLOVER was walking from the residence. He had bulky clothes on trying to disguise himself. SA DONALDSON and SSA Mike LIND began looking for GLOVER as he was skulking between homes. The area was vibrant with citizens in their yards and vehicles. SSA LIND and SA DONALDSON observed GLOVER exit a backyard of a residence a couple blocks away from the original residence. 

 SSA LIND immediately began giving GLOVER K9 announcements and that he was under arrest. GLOVER disregarded commands and fled on foot. SSA LIND and SA DONALDSON began pursing him. SSA LIND deployed certified Police Service Dog (PSD) Jiren via his state issued vehicle’s door popping system. Agents and PSD Jiren pursued GLOVER through multiple yards and down an alleyway until PSD Jiren apprehended GLOVER ending the foot pursuit and potential danger GLOVER posed to the public.
KBI and SPD personnel canvassed the path GLOVER ran. A minimal amount of marijuana and approximately 3 ounces of suspected methamphetamine/cutting material was located in multiple baggies/containers. GLOVER was ultimately charged with multiple felonies as well as his felony warrants.  

On 07/18/2024 at approximately 0515 hours Sergeant Bargerstock, arrived on scene at the termination point of a pursuit at the request of Edwardsville PD to conduct an area search. The suspect fled from officers on foot after being involved in a crash with the stolen vehicle. Sergeant Bargerstock then deployed his Police Service Dog Ciko to conduct the search for the following reasons: 1. The suspect fled from officers operating a stolen vehicle, engaging in a pursuit. (Felony) 2. The suspect was actively fleeing from officers by first engaging in a vehicle pursuit. Continuing to resist by flight, fleeing from the vehicle on foot. 3. The suspect posed an immediate threat to both the public and officers by his attempts to flee. Those who operate stolen vehicles are often armed or willing to put the public in danger to aid their flight. The suspect fled into a wooded area creating greater risk to officers who may search unaided by a Police Service Dog. 

The suspect's last known direction was also in close proximity to a residence. After several loud verbal commands were given for the suspect to surrender, nothing was heard or observed. K-9 Ciko was given the search command and he started to move west towards a wooded area within the open field. As Ciko rounded the wood line he made a direct movement into the woods. Ciko continued showing behaviors of being on human scent by attempting to move under several branches. Ciko entered the vegetation and officers approached. While looking into the wood line they could see Ciko pushing under the brush. They then observed what appeared to be khaki colored clothing next to where Ciko was. Identifying the suspect was laying amongst the brush face down with his hands tucked underneath him. It appeared Ciko had engaged the suspect but was underneath of him. Verbal commands were given to the suspect to show his hands and to come out from the brush. The concealed area the suspect was in and his hands not being visible created greater risk to officers should we approach to secure the suspect. Thus instructions were given to crawl out while leaving Ciko engaged. The suspect became vocal and started to resist Ciko by grabbing his mouth and head area. The suspect crawled out of the brush but still had his hands underneath his body. It appeared Ciko had engaged the suspect on the left hand/wrist and the suspect was grabbing Ciko's mouth with his right hand. Sergeant Bargerstock instructed the suspect to let go of the dog several times before he finally complied. With the suspect's hand now off of Ciko's mouth and complying with commands, Ciko was removed from the suspect utilizing an out tool. Sergeant Bargerstock backed away with Ciko and Edwardsville officers secured the suspect.

On Thursday, June 19th, 2025, at about 10:49 AM, Ofc. Kearsley was dispatched to assist Thornton Police Department in the area of Interstate I25 and W. 120th Ave, City of Thornton, State of Colorado for officers asking for a K9 sniff on a traffic stop. Upon arrival, officers had the male driver and the female passenger exit a 2010 black BMW SUV. Ofc. Kearsley deployed K9 Rodo to conduct an open-air sniff on the exterior of the vehicle. Ofc. Kearsley started K9 Rodo on lead at the front bumper and worked him anti clockwise around the vehicle. K9 Rodo first passed the driver door, but then showed a physical behavior change by snapping back to the driver door. Once at the driver door, she observed K9 Rodo show his final indication on the driver door as he is trained to do when he detects the odor of narcotics. K9 Rodo checked the passenger side of the vehicle as well. On the passenger door, she observed K9 Rodo show a physical behavior change along with his final indication. Ofc. Kearsley advised the officers on scene and conducted a hand search of the vehicle. On the passenger floor, she located a white and brown backpack. Inside the bag, she located another smaller brown and black striped bag. Inside, was a large plastic bag filled with other smaller plastic bags each filled with what appeared to be crystal meth. She stopped searching the bag and advised the officer on scene what she had located. The officer continued the search of the bag and advised he had located clear liquid that appeared to be meth, a handgun with no serial number and multiple syringes. Ofc. Kearsley was advised there was a meth pipe located in a bag in the back driver seat along with a scale in the driver door of the vehicle. Once the large amount of meth was located, she helped search the female passenger and placed her in the back of a patrol vehicle. Ofc. Kearsley was later informed that the total weight of the crystal meth was 210 grams and the liquid meth was 10 grams.   

On 04/09/2025, Officer Ian Stodghill, Arvada Colorado Police Department was requested to conduct a wall stop of a vehicle for task force detectives. During the stop Officer Stodghill deployed K9 Bert on a free air sniff of the vehicle. K9 Bert alerted to the presence of the odor of narcotics from the rear cargo gate and front passenger door seam. The suspect then tried to flee as officers were searching the vehicle and was arrested. A subsequent search of the suspects’ vehicle yielded a duffel bag filled with large bags containing methamphetamine and cocaine in the cargo area. Task force detectives advised that the weight of the suspected methamphetamine was 9.2kg (20.24lbs) and approximately one ounce of suspected cocaine. This information assisted with establishing probable cause for a search warrant from where the narcotics were purchased. Upon executing the search warrant later that night, Detectives advised that they recovered 832 pounds of methamphetamine from the location. The methamphetamine had been secreted in cardboard contains further containing a large shipment of vegetables and each package was placed at the corners of the boxes to make it appear as this was part of the cardboard container.

On April 18, 2025, a deputy with the Teton County Sheriff's Office conducted a routine traffic stop on a vehicle for a violation of Wyoming traffic law. During the initiating deputy's contact with the driver, Corporal Cody Wright recognized the registered owner had a history of drug related offenses and had recently been released from a state institution. Corporal Wright took it upon himself to respond to the traffic stop and was able to deploy his K9, a German Shorthaired Pointer named Chaos, on the vehicle without prolonging the traffic stop.

During the deployment, K9 Chaos indicated to the odor of a controlled substance and a probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted. Several dime bags containing methamphetamine were located which were indicative of the sales and distribution of methamphetamine. The subject was subsequently taken into custody. A multi-agency and multi-day follow-up investigation was conducted. K9 Chaos was deployed several additional times throughout the investigation. Corporal Wright and K9 Chaos contributed to the development of probable cause to obtain warrants which yielded seizures of an additional 350 grams of methamphetamine. The follow-up investigation also yielded information that while being a convicted felon, the subject sold a firearm to an accomplice. The case is still active with state and federal charges pending.

On Thursday, February 13th, 2025, at about 12:51 PM, Officer Laurel Kearsley and K9 Rodo, Broomfield Colorado Police Department were dispatched to assist the Westminster Police Department with a traffic stop in the area of US Highway 36 and Pecos St

Upon arrival, Officer Kearsley contacted a Westminster P.D. Officer who asked if she could conduct an open-air sniff on the vehicle with her K9. Officer Kearsley deployed K9 Rodo for a narcotic sniff of the exterior of a red Dodge truck. pOfficer Kearsley started K9 Rodo on lead at the back bumper of the vehicle and worked him counter-clockwise around the vehicle. She observed K9 Rodo show a physical behavior change along with his final indication on the front passenger door as he is trained to do so when he detects the odor of narcotics.

Office Kearsley advised the officer that K9 Rodo had alerted to the vehicle. Officers then placed the male associated to the vehicle into custody and completed a hand search of the vehicle. Officers advised they had located a total of $2,121.00 in cash in the vehicle along with grocery bag in the back passenger seat with a large amount of what appeared to be cocaine. 751.65g. of cocaine was seized along with the $2,121.00.

On November 30, 2024, at approximately 6:00 PM, NPCA Patrol Certified K9 team of CSPD Officer Lofgren and K9 Riggs demonstrated exceptional skill and bravery in the face of a dangerous situation. Officers were responding to the 4300 block of East Pikes Peak Ave to apprehend a suspect wanted in connection with domestic violence attempted murder and aggravated robbery. When officers attempted to contact the suspect, he fled by jumping from a second-story window while carrying a firearm in his waistband. Despite the escalating risk, Officer Lofgren remained composed and issued a clear verbal warning to the suspect, advising him to stop or a police K-9 would be deployed. When the suspect refused to comply, Officer Lofgren deployed K-9 Riggs, who successfully apprehended the individual. Officer Lofgren acted quickly to remove K-9 Riggs as soon as the suspect surrendered, minimizing injury. A stolen firearm was recovered during the arrest, further highlighting the success of the operation. Days later, on December 6, 2024, Officer Lofgren once again displayed outstanding judgment and leadership in a high-risk situation. Working alongside Tactical Enforcement Officers and the CSPD/EPSO Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force, Officer Lofgren responded to a warrant for a homicide suspect in the 800 block of South 8th Street. Despite verbal warnings, the suspect fled on foot, discarding a handgun while attempting to evade capture. Officer Lofgren, accompanied by K-9 Riggs, gave chase and successfully apprehended the suspect, holding him until officers could safely take him into custody. Officer Lofgren's swift response and careful management of K-9 Riggs minimized the risk of injury to the suspect during the apprehension. 

On December 2, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Officer Kelly responded to a high-risk situation involving a suspect with a violent criminal history. Officers from the Gold Hill Division were dispatched to West Brookside Street in response to a vehicle crash and reports of arson. Upon arrival, officers determined that the vehicle involved was stolen and had been used in an overnight crime spree, including an aggravated robbery.

The occupant of the vehicle was recognized as the suspect in the robbery. Earlier that morning, officers had attempted to apprehend the suspect who fled in the stolen vehicle, during which time the suspect struck two pedestrians and was believed to be in possession of a firearm.

As officers moved to arrest the suspect at the scene, the suspect attempted to flee. Despite an attempt by Patrol Officers to subdue her with a 40mm foam baton round, the suspect continued to run. Officer Kelly deployed his K9 partner, Zev. Officer Kelly issued clear warnings for the suspect to stop.

K9 Zev pursued and apprehended the suspect, bringing the suspect to the ground. 

On 08-7-24 at approximately 0135hours Ofc. Laas assisted the DEA on a traffic contact and sniff. Ofc. Mckenna and Ofc. Laas contacted a semi-truck in Commerce City. The driver did give consent for a sniff of the exterior of his truck and trailer. It should be noted that the rear of the trailer was open and numerous refrigerators were in the enclosed trailer. It was about half full. K9 Nero did alert on the driver door of the vehicle and as he was doing a sniff of the trailer, he began working odor and jumped up into the enclosed trailer. In the trailer he continued to sniff high and did alert on the boxes. He completed the sniff of the tractor trailer combo. The driver stated he had just transported a Honda sedan from California and removed it from the enclosed trailer and parked it on the street just across the street from us and had left the keys for the vehicle on the rear tire. I did observe a male walking toward the vehicle down the middle of the street. Even though it was almost 2 am I did believe this person had come to retrieve the car. When he saw Officer Laas, he ran to the shadows and the sidewalk and ran away in the opposite direction. K9 Nero was deployed to sniff the exterior of this vehicle. He did alert on the rear driver side door and then on the rear passenger side door. The vehicle was then seized and towed for a pending search warrant. A warrant was obtained on 08-07-24 at 1600 hours and was searched by DEA agents. A total of 12 kilos of cocaine were found in the vehicle. 6 kilos wrapped in tape and black rubber tubing were found in each rear door in the interior of the door. 

On 7/2/24, Officer Stodghill and K9 Bert assisted the DEA with a traffic stop near CSH 52 and I-25 of a suspected courier from California. Officer Stodghill conducted a traffic stop and developed reasonable suspicion to conduct a narcotics sniff. K9 Bert alerted to the presence of the odor of narcotics. A search yielded 1.77kg of powdered fentanyl hidden in the rear passenger door. Per DEA agents, this amount of powdered fentanyl would make approximately 500,000 fentanyl pills.

On 09-27-2024 at approximately 5:30 pm, parole officers with the State of Colorado’s Parole Fugitive Task Force obtained information that a parolee, with two felony warrants, was in the 4200 Block of Morley Drive. (A residence associated with a group of burglars hitting gun stores). Parole officers watched the residence. Due to Wesson’s history of possessing firearms and attempts to escape custody, parole officers requested the assistance of CSPD’s Tactical Enforcement Unit, K9 Officers to assist in the arrest. At approximately 6:15 pm parole officers contacted the residence and officers observed Wesson attempting to exit a small bathroom window. Wesson was unable to get out and went back inside the residence. The residents attempted to call Wesson out of the house, but he refused. Residents then gave CSPD officers, along with the police K9, permission to search the house. TEU initially cleared the house, narrowing Wesson’s location down to a few rooms with clutter offering numerous hiding places, creating higher risk to officer’s safety while clearing.

TEU officers called out for Wesson to exit but he remained hidden and silent. CSPD NPCA certified K9 Officer Lofgren and his police K9 Riggs were brought into the residence, Lofgren gave several announcements into the rooms, warning Wesson that if he did not surrender a police canine would be released. Wesson was also warned that K9 Riggs would find him and bite him. He was given several minutes to surrender. Wesson remained hidden and silent, determined to avoid arrest. K9 Riggs was released to search the rooms. K9 Riggs located Wesson buried under a pile of clothes wedged between a bed and a wall. Riggs defeated the hide and made contact on Wesson’s shoulder. Wesson initially struggled to remove and deter K9 Riggs still determined to avoid arrest. Riggs would not be deterred and engaged Wesson. TEU officers moved up to assist Riggs in the apprehension of Wesson at which time Wesson struggled against officers’ control, and bit one of the TEU officers on the hand, removing a small piece of flesh.

On May 6, 2025, at approximately 1650 hours Deputy Mark Harvey, initiated a traffic stop on a white Dodge Ram The vehicle stopped on I-49 south bound near mile marker 96. Deputy Harvey made contact with the driver and advised him the reason for the stop. The driver advised the car in front of him slammed on his breaks causing him to follow too close and change lanes without a signal. While walking up to the vehicle Deputy Harvey noticed the bed of the truck set excessively far from the cab of the truck. In between the cab and the bed of the truck aftermarket angle iron and welds could be seen. The driver pulled his wallet and license out of his pocket that was not in his truck as he stated. The driver appeared to be visibly nervous as he was shaking while handing him his license as well as his carotid artery was visibly pulsing on his neck. Due to the modifications to the vehicle Deputy Harvey asked the driver if there was anything illegal in the vehicle to which he replied no. Due to reasonable suspicion he asked If he could search the vehicle to which he gave consent. Deputy Harvey advised the driver he was going to utilize his narcotic detection K9 "Viper" to conduct a free air sniff of the exterior of the vehicle. 

While walking K9 Viper up to the vehicle before starting the free air sniff K9 Viper gave a positive alert at the passenger side bed of the truck without being prompted. K9 Viper was attempting to go under the bed area of the vehicle and went into a final alert under the bed of the truck. Deputy Harvey brought K9 Viper to the passenger front fender of the vehicle to start. While conducting a free air sniff K9 Viper gave another alert at the driver side of the vehicle where the bed meets the cab. While continuing the pattern K9 Viper alerted under the passenger side of the bed of the truck for the second time. Deputy Harvey advised the driver due to the positive K9 alert he would be searching the vehicle. After looking under the vehicle Deputy Harvey could see several modifications to the mounting points of the truck bed as well as a large home-made welded box in between the frame rails that appeared to be a hidden compartment. At this time Deputy Harvey placed the driver into handcuffs and advised him he was being detained due to the positive K9 alert as well as the hidden compartment. R.A.D.E. (Rapides Area Drug Enforcement) agents came to the scene. Agents moved the vehicle from the stop location to the R.A.D.E building due to weather and safety. Agents obtained a search warrant for the vehicle once at R.A.D.E. based of the positive alert by K9 Viper. The driver was also transported to R.A.D.E at this time. 

Once the search warrant was obtained it was learned that the bed of the vehicle was on a hinge system that allowed the front of the truck bed to lift up giving access to a large compartment containing a large amount of illegal narcotics. The compartment contained approximately 56.4 pound of cocaine, 94.8 pounds of 

methamphetamine, 2.4 pounds of Fentanyl pills, and 1 pound of Marijuana. At this time the investigation was turned over to R.A.D.E agents. R.A.D.E Agents obtained a search warrant for the driver’s home address which was a local address. Deputy Harvey went to the residence to assist with the search warrant. During the search warrant the Agents located approximately 8.5 pounds of cocaine, 1.6 pounds of methamphetamine, 1.2 pounds of Heroin, 4.14 pounds of Fentanyl, 1.3 pounds synthetic Marijuana, and 87 grams of Crack Cocaine.   

On May 20, 2025 at approximately 1800 hours, Det. Rodney Daigle Jr was conducting patrol on Interstate 10 in the area of Lake Charles, La. Det. Daigle observed a Transit Van commit a traffic violation and conducted a traffic stop.  During the traffic stop, the occupants of the vehicle were observed to have signs of criminal behavior related to transporting illegal contraband. Det. Daigle deployed his K9, Buck, to conduct an exterior sniff of the vehicle. During the sniff, Buck gave a positive alert to the odor of narcotics. An X-Ray scanner was used and anomalous shaped objects were located behind the interior panels of the vehicle walls. Upon removal of the panels, multiple bundles of U.S. Currency were located between the walls. Presumptive narcotics testing was completed on multiple bags, and each tested positive for the presence of cocaine. the U.S. Currency was seized with a total value of $1,440,910. Detective Daigle Jr’s actions assisted in the removal of funds used for criminal activity that would have been used in harming multiple communities.  

On April 22, 2025, Sgt. S. Lisenby and K9 Loki were dispatched to assist Orange County Deputies on a traffic stop after they requested K-9. Upon arrival it was requested that a K-9 sniff of a vehicle be conducted due to the Deputies having reasonable suspicion to believe there was narcotics in the vehicle, and the driver verbally refused consent. K9 Loki was deployed to sniff, and a positive narcotics odor response was given. The probable cause search of the vehicle yielded 28 grams of crystal methamphetamine, and one felony arrest was made.

On April 18, 2025, Officer J. Leslie and K9 Rhip were called to assist patrol Officers on a disturbance call were an Officer observed the suspect run across the road from a distance and into a backyard. Officers set up a perimeter and called for K9. Upon arrival, Officers advised that the suspect was the actor in an Aggravated Assault- Family Violence and that he had a county warrant for evading. K9 Rhip was deployed at the last known location of the suspect and immediately began air scenting the suspect, pulling into the backyard of a residence. K9 Rhip pulled up to an RV trailer parked in the back yard that had a large hole on the front of it. K9 Rhip began to jump up and attempt to enter the hole in the trailer without hesitation. At this point, Officer Leslie observed one of the suspect’s hands, but the rest of his body was concealed by debris inside of the trailer. The suspect quickly surrendered after hearing K9 Rhip’s presence and was taken into custody without incident. 1 felony arrest was made.

On February 1st, 2025, Officer P. Stockwell and K9 Rio were called to assist patrol on a traffic stop. K9 Rio was deployed to conduct a free air sniff of a suspect vehicle, and he gave a positive narcotic odor response to the driver’s side door. A probable cause search of the vehicle revealed 10 grams of crack cocaine and 5 grams of methamphetamine. 1 felony arrest was made.  

On March 6th, 2025, Officer J. Leslie and K9 Rhip were called to assist Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Deputies on a traffic stop, requesting a K9 Unit for a vehicle sniff. Deputies advised that they had reasonable suspicion to believe that there were illegal narcotics concealed inside of the vehicle and that the driver refused consent to search. K9 Rhip was deployed and showed a positive narcotic odor response to the vehicle. Upon a probable cause search of the vehicle, Deputies located approximately 11gm of suspected “crack” cocaine, 0.5gm of suspected powder cocaine, 3gm of suspected Methamphetamine, 0.5oz of suspected Marijuana and several items of suspected drug paraphernalia. Both the driver and passenger of the vehicle were placed under arrest and transported to jail. 2 felony arrests were made.  

On December 4th, 2024, Officer J. Revia and K9 Küper were called to assist Orange PD with a sniff of a residence and two vehicles at the site of a search warrant. The sniff inside the residence resulted in locating approximately 56 grams of Heroin in a couch cushion. 

On December 3rd, 2024, Officer A. Little and K9 Drax were called out while off duty to assist patrol with 2 subjects that evaded on foot after a gun business was burglarized. Prior to K9 arrival, one of the subjects fired a shot off while evading on foot. Upon arrival, K9 Drax was deployed to conduct a track. After a lengthy track, 1 of the subjects was located hiding in a tree and quickly surrendered. 1 felony arrest was made. The other subject was not located. 

On December 14th, 2024, Officer P. Stockwell and K9 Rio assisted patrol with a stolen vehicle that evaded and then after crashing the driver evaded on foot. Upon arrival, K9 Rio was deployed to conduct a track for the suspect. After a lengthy track through a neighborhood, the driver was located hiding underneath a residence. The driver surrendered and was taken into custody without incident. 1 felony arrest was made. 

On November 5, 2024, Officer Smith and K9 Fett were called out to an apartment complex for a subject that was threatening to stab 7 females in the apartment complex area. Once Officer Smith arrived, he was informed the subject was locked inside his apartment, and a search warrant was obtained. Once the search warrant was on scene, they forced entry into the apartment. The subject had pushed a couch against the front door not allowing officers to enter. The subject then started throwing objects ranging from bed frames to oranges at Officers. Officer Smith then noticed as he deployed K9 Fett into the apartment, the subject had thrown a knife at Fett. Another officer was able to connect a taser on the subject at the door, and Fett engaged the suspect. Officer Smith then climbed over the couch and observed that the suspect had dropped a knife from his left hand due to Fett’s engagement. The suspect would not comply, and Fett remained on the bite until he complied. After the suspect was in custody more knives were located near the suspect. 

On November 16th, 2024. Officer J. Leslie and K9 Rhip were called to assist patrol Officers and BPD Narcotics Detectives on a disturbance call. Patrol Officers observed suspected narcotics in plain view in a hotel room on the disturbance call and called narcotics Detectives out. Information led to Detectives locating the suspect’s vehicle in the parking lot which the suspect refused consent for Officers to search it. After a positive narcotics odor response by K9 Rhip, the vehicle was towed to the narcotics office and a search warrant was drafted due to the K9 alert. The vehicle was eventually searched, and Detectives located a magnetic lock box containing approximately 9.8oz of suspected Methamphetamine. 1 felony arrest was made. 

On October 11th, 2024, Officer Stockwell and K9 Rio were called to assist BPD Interdiction Officers on a traffic stop were the driver verbally refused consent to search. K9 Rio was deployed to conduct a free air sniff around the suspect vehicle where he gave a positive narcotic odor response. A probable cause search of the vehicle revealed $28,000 in US currency.    

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