K-9 unit
Coverage of K-9 unit in the Nexus archive.
- 1 seriously hurt in northwest Charlotte shooting
One person was seriously injured in a shooting that occurred overnight on Freedom Drive in northwest Charlotte. The incident happened just after 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, prompting a response from multiple police officers and a K-9 unit. Authorities have not yet disclosed details about the cause or any potential arrests.
- Three men say Lincoln County deputies searched their cars without consent
Three men in Lincoln County claim deputies searched their cars without consent, alleging racial targeting. The sheriff stated searches were based on drug trafficking suspicions and traffic violations, while defense attorneys noted probable cause from a K-9's drug detection. One man filed a complaint with internal affairs.
- Stolen car chase ends in guns-drawn standoff after crash involving two police cruisers
A stolen car chase in Hallandale Beach escalated into a guns-drawn standoff in Fort Lauderdale after two police cruisers collided in Hollywood. The incident involved a damaged black BMW, a K-9 unit searching for a suspect, and a Broward Sheriff’s Office helicopter aiding in the pursuit of at least one fugitive.
- Lebanon couple arrested after K-9 alerts to suspected cocaine during traffic stop
A Lebanon couple in their late 60s was arrested on drug charges after a K-9 unit detected suspected cocaine during a traffic stop.
- New Jersey cop in charge of K-9 unit left two dogs to die in hot police car, prosecutors say
A New Jersey police officer in charge of the K-9 unit allegedly left two dogs to die in a hot police car, as stated by prosecutors.
- NJ cop in charge of K-9 unit charged after leaving two police dogs to die in hot car for 7 hours: report
A New Jersey police officer in charge of a K-9 unit has been charged after leaving two police dogs, Rip and Boomer, to die in a hot car for seven hours. Salem County Sheriff Chuck Miller praised the dogs for their service, loyalty, and dedication to public safety.
- Police: Man arrested after wrong-way dirt bike chase on I-65
A 24-year-old man was arrested after driving a dirt bike the wrong way on multiple roads, including I-65, and evading police during a reckless chase. Logan Breaux, who lacked a valid driver’s license, performed illegal maneuvers such as U-turns and shoulder driving before abandoning his bike and fleeing on foot.
- Inside Miami PD’s K-9 unit: 5 new teams hit the streets
The Miami Police Department’s K-9 unit has added five new officer-and-dog teams patrolling Miami-Dade County. The dogs, including breeds like German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois, are trained to detect explosives, narcotics, money, and guns. They are currently deployed for World Cup security, with handlers and dogs working 24/7 as trusted partners.
- 3 detained after troopers stop vehicle in West Miami-Dade; investigation underway
Three people were detained after Florida Highway Patrol and Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in West Miami-Dade. A K-9 unit has been deployed to assist in the ongoing investigation.
- Video shows K-9 unit near Cole Allen before he rushes White House Correspondents' Dinner security
New security video reveals a K-9 unit was near Cole Allen moments before he breached security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a shooting occurred. The incident is being investigated with details provided by CBS News reporter Anna Schecter.
- United plane makes emergency landing in Pittsburgh over ‘possible security issue’
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York made an emergency landing in Pittsburgh due to a 'possible security issue', prompting evacuation via slides and a response from FBI, bomb technicians, and a K-9 unit. The flight, United 2092, was diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport after crew members reported the threat.