New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
“On Monday night Massachusetts State Police K9 Unit Trooper Greg Valentine and his partner Kyber (pictured) responded to Route 202 in Southwick to help local officers search for a suspect who fled from a stolen car that had been pursued by local police earlier in the night.
Trooper Valentine deployed Kyber and they began a track through the parking lot of a landscaping company, down an embankment behind the lot, and across a small river.
Once across the water, Kyber showed a proximity alert, changed direction, and dove into a downed tree several feet away. Kyber located the male suspect and pulled him from the brush by the sleeve of his jacket.
Trooper Valentine and a Southwick Officer took the suspect, ROY WEAVER, 48, into custody. The suspect reported that he had no injuries from the dog grabbing onto his jacket, and police observed no injuries on the suspect. Westfield Police, who were involved in the initial pursuit, ultimately took custody of the prisoner.” -Massachusetts State Police.
