Awards

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2018 Patrol Case of the Year 

Deputy Walkowiak and K9 Jak , Lee County Sheriff's Office, FL

On April 30, 2018, Deputy R. Lynn conducted a traffic stop on South Cleveland Avenue, and Fowler Street. A male passenger fled from the traffic stop. Deputy Lynn did not immediately pursue the male subject but detained the male driver and additional female passenger until more units arrived. Central District Deputies responded to the scene and established a perimeter. Canine Deputy Brian Walkowiak responded and conducted a canine track. Deputy Lynn assisted Deputy Walkowiak with the canine track to locate male subject that fled. Responding Deputies and nearby witnesses noticed the male subject was armed with a handgun. As Deputies closed in on his location, they gave multiple orders for him to drop the firearm, but he did not comply. At one point, the male pointed the firearm at his own head, then turned the firearm and pointed it at Deputy Lynn and Deputy Walkowiak, which placed all Deputies in imminent personal hazard of life, from the male subjects dangerous and aggressive actions while armed with a firearm. Fearing for their own lives, and the lives of fellow Deputies, Deputy Lynn and Deputy Walkowiak engaged the suspect and fired their weapons, striking him multiple times. Simultaneously, Deputy Walkowiak had also released his canine partner, JAK, and JAK engaged the subject. Deputies were then able to disarm him, detain him and begin first aid. Deputy Lynn, Deputy Walkowiak and Sergeant Gunn were able to utilize two Department issued “trauma kits” to treat the subjects multiple gunshot wounds and stop and / or slow bleeding until Lee County Emergency Medical Services arrived.

During the subsequent investigation, completed by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit, it was revealed the male subject was about to enter a plea, within a few days, where he would be sentenced to prison. The suspect made comments to those in the vehicle about how he would rather die than go back to prison.
 

2018 Detection Case of the Year 

Det. Garcia and K9 Zina, Kansas City MO Police Department

On 10-22-2018 at 1127 hours Det. Garcia along with other members of The Mowin Task Force were conducting drug interdiction activities at The Greyhound Bus Lines in Kansas City, Missouri. We observed a bus arrive, which originates out of Los Angeles, CA. Det. Garcia responded to the bus as it was parking at dock #2 with K-9 Zina.  K-9 Zina pulled him toward the first bin of the bus on the driver's side and started to sniff the side of the bus, so he knew that she was in odor of narcotics.  Det. Garcia observed a white male sitting in the first window seat behind the driver.  He then advised members of his squad that K-9 Zina was in odor of narcotics above the first luggage bin of the bus and showed Det. Acton where the white male was sitting. Det. Garcia then opened the first luggage bin of the bus and K-9 Zina started to sniff the top of the luggage bin, and he continued to have K-9 Zina conduct a sniff check of all of the luggage in the two remaining luggage bins of the bus on the driver's side.  While in the third or last luggage bin of the bus, K-9 Zina came into contact with a black soft sided Samsonite suitcase and immediately sat alerting to the odor of narcotics in or about suitcase.  Det. Garcia then advised Det. Atkins of the alert to the suitcase.  The black Samsonite suitcase had a baggage claim ticket with no name, but showed the final destination of New Jersey.  The black Samsonite suitcase was left on the bus while detectives attempted to locate the owner for the suitcase.  While coming around the front of the bus to conduct a sniff check of the remainder of the luggage on the bus, Det. Garcia observed Det. Nelson talking to the white male who was the subject that was sitting in the first seat behind the driver where K-9 Zina was in apparent odor of narcotics.  The male was carrying a blue colored backpack and was refusing consent to search of the backpack.  Det. Nelson advised the male that we could have K-9 Zina conduct a sniff check of the backpack. He then placed the backpack down at which time Det. Garcia responded with K-9 Zina.  K-9 Zina came into contact with the backpack and immediately sat alerting to the odor of narcotics in or about the backpack.  The male subject consented to a search of the backpack, at which time we located four bundles wrapped in brown packing tape that were determined to be 6.2 pounds of brown Heroin.  He was then placed under investigation arrest for possession of a controlled substance.   

Det. Garcia then located the black Samsonite suitcase in the first luggage bin of the bus on the driver's side.  He removed the black suitcase and rolled it over to the front door of the bus where Det. Atkins was standing. Det. Garcia was advised that Det. Atkins had not located an owner for the suitcase and had recovered the suitcase as abandoned and had opened the suitcase and located three bundles wrapped in white padded envelopes that eventually were found to contain 10.7 pounds of cocaine.  It was later determined after interviewing the male who had the backpack with 6.2 pounds of Heroin was also the owner of the 10.7 pounds of Cocaine.

2018 Runner up Patrol Case of the Year

Cpl. Chris Duhon and K9 King,  Calcasieu Sheriff's Office, LA

On May 8, 2018 Sr. Cpl. Chris Duhon was dispatched to help Lake Charles Police Dept. in locating a suspect who was possibly armed with a handgun who fled on foot after a vehicle pursuit. Once Sr. Cpl. Duhon arrived on scene, it was learned that the suspect attempted to run over a Lake Charles Police Officer, who fired his service weapon at the suspect. The suspect ended up flipping his vehicle after hitting two civilian vehicles, then fleeing on foot. Sr. Cpl. Duhon deployed K-9 King for a track of the suspect. K-9 King picked up a track and tracked in the residential area for about 120 yards crossing hard surfaces and crossing two fences, before leading Sr. Cpl. Duhon to a shed located in a backyard. K-9 King was biting at the tin on the shed attempting to enter but Sr. Cpl. Duhon gave the suspect several verbal warnings before deploying K-9 King into the shed for a building search. During the verbal announcements, Sr. Cpl. Duhon heard the suspect reply “They shot at me.” Again, verbal announcements were made for the suspect to exit the building and the suspect replied, “I’m not coming out.” Sr. Cpl. Duhon deployed K- 9 King into the shed which was cluttered with stuff from floor to ceiling. A short time after deploying K-9 King, Sr. Cpl. Duhon heard the suspect yelling to get the dog off of him. After full compliance and the suspect handcuffed, K- 9 King was removed from the bite. Sr. Cpl. Duhon noticed the suspect was bit on the hand, arm, and thigh and asked the suspect why his K-9 bit him in three different places. The suspect admitted to fighting with the K-9 and due to the clutter in the shed, the suspect and dog were falling over the clutter. The suspect was arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center for aggravated flight from an officer, attempted murder of a police officer, and numerous traffic violations.

2018 Runner up Detection Case of the Year

Officer Berns and K9 Jax,  Arvada Police Department, CO

On 10-19-18 at approximately 0154 hours, Officer Berns stopped a red Toyota Camry for a traffic violation. The driver lied about his name. After he was identified Officers learned he had an active warrant for motor vehicle theft. He was then placed into custody. The two passengers were on probation for various charges and displayed signs of drug use.

K9 Jax subsequently alerted to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle. Approximately two pounds of methamphetamine were located inside the vehicle, along with over a pound of marijuana and an amount of heroin. Officers also found fraudulent identification cards, counterfeit currency, fraudulent checks and likely stolen checks in the car as well.

All three were booked at APD.

The investigation will be referred to both CIB and SIU for follow up.
 

Deputy Luke Jacques and K9 Duke, Renville County SO, MN

On May 23, 2020, Deputy Luke Jacques, was requested to assist a neighboring agency, Redwood County Sheriff’s Office.  Redwood County deputies and State Patrol had been in a pursuit and the suspect drove his vehicle into the river and fled.   

Once he arrived on scene there was some confusion on how to get to the crash location.  Eventually, Deputy Jacques parked his squad car in the field, collected “Duke” and ran through the open field and two tree lines the approximate 700yds to the scene location.  

Arriving at the crash location he deployed “Duke” on-lead for a track of the suspect.  After going east approximately 70-75yds through tall grass, “Duke” gave a head-snap towards the river.  “Duke” then jumped down the riverbank and partially into the water.  Deputy Jacques was able to safely look over the bank and could see “Duke” was working his way back, along the bank, to the west.  As he looked in front of him he could see the suspect’s leg.  He was tucked up along the bank of the river trying to conceal himself.  A command was given to show his hands when he did not comply “Duke” was given the command to apprehend the suspect.  “Duke” apprehended the suspect in the buttock.  As “Duke” was on the bite the suspect complied with commands to show his hands and was taken into custody without further issue. 

From the time the suspect fled to the time he was apprehended was a little over one (1) hour.

Det. Garcia and K9 Zina, Kansas City MO Police Dept. 

May 13, 2020 K-9 Zina and Detective Garcia were working the sort at The UPS facility and K-9 Zina alerted to 7 parcels.  Located a total of 29.9 pounds of marijuana and 500 THC cartridges. This is Zina’s last search due to cancer they are retiring her.

Det. Garcia and K9 Zeus, Kansas City MO Police Dept. 

On September 22, 2020, Det. Garcia and K9 Zeus were working drug interdiction activities at The Greyhound bus lines.  While conducting a sniff check of the luggage under the bus, K-9 ZEUS alerted to a black backpack that was coming from Los Angeles, CA and going to Detroit, MI.  The suspect was located and gave consent to search.  Det. Garcia located a large amount of currency that was determined to be $188,000.00.  The suspect stated that the bag contained $40,000, so it was apparent that he did not know how much and was just a just transporter for a drug trafficking organization.  The currency was federally seized by DEA.

Officer Richard Sanchez and K9  Kobi, Lenexa Police Dept. KS 

On September 9, 2020 at 0507 hours Officer Sanchez and K-9 Kobi were dispatched to an outside agency after a pursuit with a stolen jeep where three occupants fled on foot. The vehicle was taken in a dealership burglary. This is an ongoing issue in the metro. The same group also burglarized Frontier Justice and stole 57 firearms. Prior to the vehicle fleeing there was a dealership burglary where the outside agency first observed them.

Officer Sanchez deployed K-9 Kobi and tracked for about an hour. They observed the three suspects run twice, but two far away to send the K-9. While searching Officer Sanchez and K-9 Kobi pushed one of the suspects into a perimeter vehicle and he was taken into custody. 

The second suspect climbed the fence out of one backyard and ran down the street about 40 yards in front of Officer Sanchez. Officer Sanchez sent K-9 Kobi for an apprehension, but the suspect climbed a very high fence and escaped. Officer Sanchez caught up and threw K-9 Kobi over the fence. K-9 Kobi ran into the woods and apprehended the suspect. The third was not located.

Officer Kyle Kavalec and K9 Riggs, Thornton Police Dept., CO

On January 12, 2020 at approximately 0002 hours, Officer Kyle Kavalec responded to the area of East 120 th Avenue and Grant Street after Officer Aquino requested a K9 to respond. Officer Aquino stated that he had a subject in custody for a warrant. Officer Aquino also stated that the suspect gave him consent to search his vehicle. Officer Kavalec asked the suspect if he gave him consent to use his Police Service Dog to search the vehicle and he stated yes. Officer Kavalec got Riggs out of the patrol car and walked him to the rear of the SUV. Officer Kavalec directed Riggs to search for the odor of illegal narcotics on the exterior of the vehicle. Riggs made several passes on the outside of the vehicle without giving any indication he detected any odor of illegal narcotics. Officer Kavalec then directed Riggs to do the same on the interior of the vehicle where he had a change of behavior when sniffing the front passenger’s side air vent. Riggs began frantically sniffing the vent, and changed his respiration to taking deeper breaths. The main cabin of the vehicle was searched by hand and no illegal narcotics were discovered. Officer Aquino then opened the hood of the vehicle where a blue bag was found attached inside the engine compartment attached to a wire with a karabiner. The bag was moved to the edge of the engine compartment so that Riggs could reach it to smell. Officer Kavalec got Riggs back out of the patrol car and led him over to the passenger’s side of the vehicle. Officer Kavalec directed Riggs again to search for the odor of illegal narcotics. Officer Kavalec started at the front passenger’s side door and directed Riggs to the engine compartment. Once Riggs reached the engine compartment of the vehicle he sniffed the bag and gave an indication to the presence of illegal narcotics. Riggs frantically sniffed the bag. Officer Kavalec then went to the driver’s side and directed Riggs to search for the odor of illegal narcotics working back towards the bag in the engine compartment. When Riggs reached the bag he again indicated to the odor of illegal narcotics. Since the bag was locked a search warrant was granted to search the interior of the blue bag that was located inside the engine compartment. The contents included 23.03 grams of Heroin, 68.02 grams of Methamphetamines, and 16.64 grams of Oxycodone. Also in the vehicle was $6,645 in cash which was confiscated due to the money being suspected drug proceeds.

Cpl. Bryan Stewart and K9 Shadow, Calcasieu Sheriff’s Office, LA

On Thursday October 29, 2020 Lake Charles Police Department requested Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 division to assist with a track for multiple suspects. LCPD originally responded to a weapons complaint of gunshots being fired in the area, which lead to a pursuit of the suspect vehicle. Three subjects fled on foot from the vehicle after the pursuit ended in the 100 block of N. Goos Blvd. One subject was placed in custody, prior to K-9 arrival. There was also narcotics and a stolen rifle located in the vehicle. It was unknown, at the time, if the other suspects were still armed. 

Sr. Cpl. Bryan Stewart and his partner, K-9 Shadow, responded to the area. Sr. Cpl. Stewart deployed K9 Shadow to locate the suspects in order to the minimize ambush, due to the darkness and multiple locations for the suspects to hide. Sr. Cpl. Stewart and K9 Shadow began tracking in a southwest direction in calf high grass, through a short patch of woods, and came out to taller grass. K9 Shadow continued tracking southwest in the grass with a wooded area to the right. Sr. Cpl. Stewart observed K9 Shadow take an immediate turn in to the wooded area on the right. Sr. Cpl. Stewart shined his flashlight in the direction K9 Shadow was tracking towards, and observed a black male attempting to hide behind a tree. The suspect obeyed officer commands, and was taken into custody without incident. 

While in the wooded area, K9 Shadow also located a backpack containing a gallon size bag of marijuana. Sr. Cpl. Stewart removed K9 Shadow from the wooded area to continue the track for additional suspects. K9 Shadow continued tracking westbound through tall grass, and small patches of woods to an abandoned residence on Libby St. K9 Shadow was used to clear the residence on a long line, where no suspects were located. Sr. Cpl. Stewart cast K9 Shadow out on the other side of 209 Libby St. to see if he could pick up any track, in which he could not locate the track. Sr. Cpl. Stewart observed K9 Shadow go into odor, where an LCPD officer stated he located a shoe earlier. K9 Shadow led the team around the back side of 104 Libby St. and to the front of the residence. Sr. Cpl. Stewart observed K9 Shadow approaching a downed tree that was at the end of the property at the road. The tree was very dense, and Sr. Cpl. Stewart could not see underneath it. Sr. Cpl. Stewart then heard yelling as K9 Shadow apprehended the suspect, who was hiding in the downed tree. The suspect was given multiple commands to come out, due to not being able to see him, and the threat of being in possession of a weapon. Once the suspect complied, LCPD Officers were able to place the suspect in custody. Sr. Cpl. Stewart then completed a tactical out 

and removed K9 Shadow from the bite. The suspects were charged with Aggravated Flight from an Officer, Illegal Carry of Weapons, Illegal Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, and Possession with Intent to Distribute CDS I, CDS II, and CDS IV. 

Officer Jay Revia and K9 Kuper, Beaumont Police Dept., TX

On February 4th, 2020,  Officer Revia and K9 Küper were called to assist BPD Narcotics Division with a traffic stop were the driver verbally refused consent to search. Upon arriving, Officer Revia was asked to conduct a free air sniff around the vehicle. Upon deploying K9 Küper, he showed a positive narcotic odor response. A probable cause search of the vehicle revealed 6.8 grams of Cocaine, 47.8 grams of Xanax, 16.5 grams of methamphetamines, and 14.5 grams of Ecstasy was located in the vehicle. 2 felony arrests were made. If not for the efforts of Officer Revia and K9 Küper, these drugs would not have been removed from the streets. K9 Küper played a vital role in this seizure.

Officer Jay Revia and K9 Kuper, Beaumont Police Dept., TX

On June 23, 2020, Officer Revia and his K9 partner Küper were called to assist the Auto Theft Task Force with a sniff of a vehicle at 3500 Calder. Upon arrival, Officer Revia deployed K9 Küper and conducted the sniff. During the free air sniff, K9 Küper showed a positive narcotic odor response on the vehicle. Due to existing circumstances, a search warrant was obtained to search the vehicle. Upon searching the vehicle, detectives located approximately 50 grams of methamphetamines inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle.  K9 Küper played a vital role in this seizure.  K9 Küper is showing just how much of an asset he can be in removing drugs from the City of Beaumont.

Cpl. Milton Hall and K9 Storm, Calcasieu Sheriff’s Office, LA

On February 11, 2020 Sr. Cpl. Milton Hall responded to the area of the 4200 block of Worthy Drive, Lake Charles, La. Calcasieu Parish Vehicle Crimes Investigation Unit attempted to make contact with suspects in reference to several vehicle burglaries, a stolen vehicle, and the theft of multiple firearms. Two suspects fled on foot from the detectives and hid within the neighborhood. Due to the stolen firearms involved and the suspects in a tactical advantage by being hidden within the urban environment, Sr. Cpl. Milton Hall deployed K-9 Storm to assist in locating the suspects. Sr. Cpl. Hall and K-9 Storm began tracking from the last known location of the suspects. The track led through several yards and down a small alleyway between the adjacent streets. K-9 Storm tracked from the alleyway to the backyard of an abandoned residence. Sr. Cpl. Hall casted K-9 Storm in the backyard, where K-9 Storm gave an alert to a closed door of a shed. The cover team, along with Sr.

Cpl. Hall and K-9 Storm were able to breach the shed, call out both suspects, and take them into custody without incident. The shed was later searched after a search warrant was signed, and two stolen firearms were located. After the detectives concluded the interviews with the suspects, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office were able to solve twelve vehicle burglaries, a stolen vehicle investigation, and recover five stolen firearms. The suspects apprehended from Sr. Cpl. Milton Hall and K-9 Storms track also allowed the Lake Charles Police Department to solve an additional fifteen vehicle burglaries. Sr. Cpl. Milton Hall and K-9 Storm were able to not only assist in the safe apprehension of the suspects without injury to the suspects or other law enforcement, but most importantly aided in quickly solving multiple burglaries and removed several stolen firearms that could have been used in future crimes.

Officer Jay Revia and K9 Kuper, Beaumont Police Dept., TX

On September 7, 2020, Officer Revia and K9 Küper were called to assist Patrol with a traffic stop at Broadway and 1st Street. Officers developed reasonable suspicion to believe the vehicle contained narcotics and requested K9 assistance when the driver refused verbal consent to search. Officer Revia arrived and deployed K9 Küper. During the sniff, K9 Küper showed a positive narcotic odor response. A probable cause search was conducted, and officers located 9.4 grams of methamphetamines inside. Three felony arrests were made from the incident. If not for the efforts of Officer Revia and K9 Küper, these drugs would not have been removed from the streets. K9 Küper played a vital role in this seizure.

Cpl. Bryan Stewart and K9 Shadow, Calcasieu Sheriff’s Office, LA  

On Sunday November 1, 2020 at approximately 2326hrs, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 Division was called out in reference to a subject that fled from the scene after stabbing a female in the neck. The suspect ran into a wooded area behind the residence at 2065 Goos Rd. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male wearing dark clothing. Prior to arrival, Patrol Deputies on scene identified themselves and gave commands as Sheriff's Deputies in English and Spanish. It was unknown if the subject was still armed so the deputies formed a perimeter and called for K9. Sr. Cpl. Stewart made contact with perimeter deputies at the edge of the wood line. The deputy advised they walked to where they currently were and heard rustling in the woods. The deputies gave commands and the noise stopped as if a subject laid down or stopped moving. Sr. Cpl. Stewart deployed K9 Shadow, due to the severity of the crime, the suspect still possibly armed, not complying with commands to surrender, and the ambush situation of the darkness of night with dense vegetation. Sr. Cpl. Stewart began tracking at 0002hrs. K9 Shadow began tracking northbound through the woods with Sr. Cpl. Cody Wolfe assisting. The team navigated a downed tree, into an opening in the woods, and continued tracking northbound into another patch of woods. As K9 Shadow entered the wooded area, Sr. Cpl. Stewart heard a disturbance from K9 Shadow engaging a subject hiding in the dense woods. Sr. Cpl. Stewart began giving commands for the subject to show his hands, and to come out of the wooded area. Deputies could not originally see the suspect in the dense woods. After deputies stated they could see his hands, Sr. Cpl. Stewart and deputies completed a tactical approach to the subject. The suspect attempted to further resist handcuffing while K-9 Shadow remained engaging him. Once Deputies were able to get the suspect in custody, Sr. Cpl. Stewart tactically outed K9 Shadow. The suspect was arrested and booked for false imprisonment: offender armed with dangerous weapon, 1st degree rape, aggravated battery, and resisting an officer. Border patrol also put a hold on the subject for being in the country illegally.    

Officer Shawn Boudreax and K9 Gus, Beaumont Police Dept., TX

On February 16th, 2020, Officer Boudreaux and K9 Gus were called out while off duty to assist Orange CO SO who had been in multiple foot chases throughout the county for two aggravated robbery suspects from Louisiana. The suspects were seen the night before fleeing from a stolen car. One suspect was captured prior to Officer Boudreaux’s arrival. Upon Officer Boudreaux’s arrival, Gus was deployed for a K9 track. While walking to the area the suspect was last seen, a State Trooper spotted the suspect hiding. Upon giving commands, the suspect fled. Officer Boudreaux, who had not yet seen the suspect, moved with Gus to cut off his path of escape. The suspect was not seen leaving the perimeter. Gus then began pulling to a mobile home and giving a proximity alert. A Trooper then observed the suspect under the trailer. Officer Boudreaux gave K9 warnings and the suspect surrendered without incident. 

Officer Adam Little and K9 Joris, Beaumont Police Dept., TX

On February 28th, 2020, Officer A. Little and his K9 partner Joris were dispatched to assist patrol officers with a burglar alarm at a used car dealership that had forced entry. Upon arrival, Joris was deployed for a building search, however no one was located inside the business. Officer Little was able to view the video system and learned that a subject had stolen a 4-door sedan after committing the burglary. While Officers completed the investigation there, Officer Little went to another alarm a few miles away with multiple motions. Upon Officer Little’s arrival, the stolen vehicle was out front of the business and had been used to smash entry. Little exited his patrol unit with Joris and the suspect exited the business and immediately put his hands in the air and knelt down. Officer Little gave several commands for the subject to lay face down on the ground. The subject refused, stood up, took a fighting stance and told Officer Little “let’s go!” Due to the totality of the circumstances, Joris was sent to bite the subject. The subject struck Joris in the head and upper body swatting him away. Officer Little immediately engaged the subject, and Joris then re-engaged. A fight ensued for a little over 2 minutes with the subject striking both Officer Little and Joris. The subject was eventually taken into custody and transported to jail where he was booked in for 6 felonies. K9 Joris was detrimental in assisting with the arrest of a felon that was willing to assault police and use a stolen vehicle to commit burglaries in the city.

Officer Perry Stockwell and K9 Duke, Beaumont Police Dept., TX

On June 20, 2020, Officer Stockwell and his K9 partner Duke were called to assist patrol officers with a subject that evaded from them on foot. The subject ran before officers arrived on scene of a disturbance where the subject had strangled his girlfriend. After officers completed a report and left the scene, the subject returned to the victim’s residence and broke inside. Upon arrival, the subject evaded on foot into a wooded area. K9 Duke was deployed to conduct a track for the subject. K9 Duke tracked the subject into the woods and to a fence line. Once at the fence line, Duke pulled south for approximately 10 yards and located the subject trying to conceal himself inside a thick patch of brush and bushes. The subject was arrested for the felony without incident. K9 Duke was instrumental in locating the subject in the dark in thick woods and ensuring no officers were injured in the process. 

Cpl. Jeremy Crochet and K9 Buck, Calcasieu Sheriff’s Office, LA  

On June 8, 2020, Sr. Cpl. Jeremy Crochet and K9 Buck were dispatched to assist Lake Charles Police Dept. with searching for 4-armed robbery suspects.  Lake Charles PD had initiated a pursuit with the suspect vehicle after the suspects robbed a local jewelry store and fled on foot near the area of Pryce St. and Maple St. in Lake Charles, LA. 

Upon Sr. Cpl. Crochet’s arrival contact was made with deputies on scene who had a tracking device showing where the jewelry items were located.  K9 Buck was deployed at this time for an area search behind 1501 Pryce St., which was the area that the tracking device was giving the strongest signal.  Deputies on scene then advised Sr. Cpl. Crochet that there was a shed with some of the rear panels pulled away from the building.  K9 Buck was brought near the shed and before Sr. Cpl. Crochet could give K9 Buck the command to search the area, K9 Buck had a change in behavior alerting on the building.  Three loud verbal commands were given to anyone inside the building to make themselves known or the dog will be sent and there was no response.  K9 Buck was given the command to search inside but due to the suspects stacking items against the open panels K9 Buck was not able to successfully enter and search the shed.

K9 Buck was then brought to the front door of the building.  The door on the shed was locked so Deputies breached the shed door.  Loud verbal announcements were given again with no response.  K9 Buck was given the command to search.  Upon entering the building, K9 Buck located one of the suspects, who was underneath a bunch of rubbish, and attempted to apprehend the suspect by biting him on the tricep of his right arm.  The suspect then started fighting K9 Buck and grabbing K9 Buck by the mouth in an attempt to keep K9 Buck from biting him.  The suspect was given numerous commands to let go of K9 Buck in which the suspect did not comply.  Sr. Cpl. Crochet and other Deputies moved into the building to apprehend the suspect.  The suspect who had control of K9 Buck’s mouth grabbed Sr. Cpl. Crochet by the legs and the suspect was given numerous commands to let go of Sr. Cpl. Crochet’s leg and K9 Buck in which the suspect did not comply.  Sr. Cpl. Crochet administered several closed fist strikes to the suspects face, due to the suspects face being the only visible part of his body.  The suspect still did not let go of Sr. Cpl. Crochet’s leg nor K9 Buck.  Sr. Cpl. Crochet then gave the suspect another closed fist strike, still giving the suspect loud verbal commands, and Sr. Cpl. Crochet was able to regain control over K9 Buck and the suspect was able to be apprehended.  

All 4 suspects were apprehended and charged with armed robbery, armed robbery with a firearm penalty, and convicted felon in possession of firearm and booked into the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center.  It was learned that all 4 suspects were gang related and from Houston, TX.  It was also learned later that the vehicle used in the crime was a stolen vehicle out of Texas.

Officer Jay Revia and K9 Kuper, Beaumont Police Dept., TX

On February 4th, 2020, Officer Revia and K9 Küper were called out while off duty to assist BPD Patrol Division with a burglary call at an apartment complex that was being remodeled. Upon arrival, Officer Revia deployed K9 Küper to conduct a search for the suspect who fled on foot. K9 Küper searched three apartments and located the suspect inside the bathroom of the third apartment. K9 warnings were given and the suspect surrendered without incident and was arrested for burglary. This was K9 Küper’s first real-world building search with a find, and this K9 team is showing their value to the Beaumont Police Department and the citizens of the City of Beaumont.

Officer Perry Stockwell and K9 Duke, Beaumont Police Dept., TX

On August 6, 2020, Officer Stockwell and K9 Duke were called to assist Port Neches PD, who were conducting a traffic stop. Duke was deployed to conduct a free air sniff around the suspect vehicle, and he gave a positive narcotics odor response to the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed 5.2 grams of methamphetamine along with $6,700. This seizure would have not been possible had it not been for this K9 team.

Officer Shawn Boudreax and K9 Gus, Beaumont Police Dept., TX

On August 3, 2020, Officer Boudreaux and K9 Gus assisted patrol on a traffic stop where the driver refused consent to search. Officers developed reasonable suspicion to believe the vehicle contained narcotics and requested K9 assistance when the driver refused verbal consent to search. Officer Boudreaux deployed K9 Gus and during the sniff, K9 Gus showed a positive narcotic odor response. A probable cause search was conducted resulting in the location of 4oz of marijuana and 4 handguns. Two cases were filed for this incident. K9 Gus was once again vital in removing guns and drugs from the city streets. 

Officer Shawn Boudreax and K9 Gus, Beaumont Police Dept., TX 

On July 28, 2020, Officer Boudreaux and K9 Gus were dispatched to assist patrol with a hit and run. Officer Boudreaux learned on the way to the call that a driver struck 3 pedestrians including a child and fled the scene on foot. Officer Boudreaux arrived and deployed Gus for a K9 track. Gus tracked to a wrought iron fence and showed a proximity alert. Officer Boudreaux then observed the suspect through the fence in the backyard. Officers made their way to the backyard and Officer Boudreaux began giving K9 warnings. The suspect surrendered to officers without incident. One felony arrest was made. Once again, this K9 team shows how a lot of hard work and continuous training can lead to successful real-world apprehensions. 

Officer Shawn Boudreax and K9 Gus, Beaumont Police Dept., TX

On December 21, 2020, Officer Boudreaux and K9 Gus were called to assist patrol on a traffic stop where the driver verbally refused consent to search. A K9 sniff was conducted resulting in a narcotic odor response. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed the location of 3.4oz of marijuana, 12.2oz of Promethazine, 1.9gm of Hydrocodone, $6,824 in U.S. currency, and a handgun. Two subjects from the stop were arrested for multiple charges. K9 Gus was once again vital in removing guns, drug money and drugs from the city streets. 

Officer Perry Stockwell  and K9 Duke, Beaumont Police Dept., TX

On August 31, 2020, Officer Stockwell and K9 Duke were called to assist patrol officers with a suspicious vehicle behind a closed business. The driver refused consent to search so K9 Duke was deployed to conduct a free air sniff around the suspect vehicle. After a positive narcotics odor response to the suspect vehicle, a probable cause search resulted in locating 6.2 grams of mushrooms and .44 ounces of marijuana. K9 Duke proves on a daily basis that hard work consistently pays off. 

Officer Perry Stockwell  and K9 Duke, Beaumont Police Dept., TX

On October 3,2020, Officer Stockwell and K9 Duke were called to assist patrol officers with a subject that fled in a vehicle after burglarizing several storage units. After a lengthy vehicle pursuit, the vehicle crashed into a densely wooded area and fled on foot. K9 Duke was deployed to track and after tracking into the woods, K9 Duke located the subject concealing himself in a thick brush area. K9 Duke apprehended the burglar without injury to any officer. The subject was taken into custody and placed under arrest for the numerous charges. Once again, this K9 team shows how a lot of hard work and continuous training can lead to successful real-world apprehensions. 

Officer Perry Stockwell and K9 Duke, Beaumont Police Dept., TX

On December 23,2020, Officer Stockwell and K9 Duke were called to assist Special Assignment Unit Uniformed Officers with a traffic stop. Officer Stockwell was advised that the driver verbally refused consent to search and that the officers believed narcotics were being concealed inside the suspect vehicle. K9 Duke was deployed to conduct a free air sniff around the vehicle, which he gave a positive narcotics odor response to. A probable cause search of the vehicle revealed drug paraphernalia, 2.4 grams of methamphetamine, and .31 ounces of marijuana. 1 felony arrest was made. This seizure would have not been possible had it not been for this K9 team. 

Officer Adam Little and K9 Joris, Beaumont Police Dept., TX

On September 17,2020, Officer Little and K9 Drax were called to assist patrol Officers with a traffic stop after the lead Officer developed reasonable suspicion to believe the vehicle contained narcotics and requested K9 assistance when the driver refused verbal consent to search. Officer Little arrived and deployed K9 Drax. During the sniff, K9 Drax showed a positive narcotic odor response. A probable cause search was conducted, and officers located 0.3gms of Heroine, 15 gms of Cocaine, and 5 gms of Meth. 1 felony arrest was made. K9 Drax played a vital role in this seizure. In his short period of being at BPD, K9 Drax is showing just how much of an asset he can be.

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