A K-9 officer may appear cute and friendly, but you definitely wouldn’t want one chasing after you. In a recent incident, a police dog proved its effectiveness by apprehending a dangerous suspect. This individual had reportedly stolen a UPS truck containing a significant quantity of weapons and pharmaceuticals. However, the suspect’s attempt to evade the law was short-lived, thanks to the swift actions of the K-9 officer.
Louisiana man steals UPS truck filled with weaponsÂ
Shreveport police have charged Skyler Jarvis with multiple offenses for his involvement in the theft of a UPS truck that was carrying a shipment of firearms and pharmaceuticals.
After the UPS Customer Center on Jim Casey Drive received a response from the police, he engaged them in a high-speed chase. The chase was initiated on Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway.
He drove recklessly and even entered I-49 while going in the wrong direction at one point. Jarvis collided with a police car and a K-9 unit, but fortunately, they didn’t suffer any injuries.
During the pursuit, which lasted for a duration of 20 minutes, the truck’s roof and back door were forcefully torn off. As a result, labeled packages, potentially containing weapons and narcotics, were scattered across the road.
The truck reportedly veered off the road, managing to steer clear of other vehicles, before colliding with an embankment and ultimately crashing at the Bert Kouns Industrial Loop exit, as per KSLA.
Once Jarvis stepped out of the truck, law enforcement apprehended him with the assistance of K-9 Officer Edy. Following his arrest, Jarvis was transported to a nearby hospital to receive medical attention for various injuries, including a dog bite. Additionally, it is suspected that Jarvis may have been under the influence of narcotics, possibly obtained from the packages.
Javris faced several charges, including aggravated flight, attempted first-degree murder, and auto theft. It remains unclear whether Jarvis was aware of the shipment of guns and drugs prior to stealing the truck. At the moment, an ongoing investigation is being conducted to shed light on this incident.