K-9 helps take down suspect after break-in in Cocoa

K-9 helps take down suspect after break-in

A Cocoa police officer and K-9 teamed up to capture a suspect who fled after allegedly breaking into a home on Jackson Street.

COCOA, Fla. - A Cocoa police officer and K-9 teamed up to capture a suspect who fled after allegedly breaking into a home on Jackson Street.

The suspect, identified as Rude Williams, broke into the home early Tuesday morning but managed to escape. Later that night, officers located Williams, who initially ran from authorities. However, K-9 Maverick was deployed and quickly apprehended Williams, bringing the chase to an end.

K-9 helps take down suspect after break-in in Cocoa

K-9 helps take down suspect after break-in

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