Early Monday morning, the Auburn Police Department’s newest K-9 began his watch.  K-9 Brick was called into action at 12:25 AM on Monday when emergency dispatchers received a 9-1-1 call from a citizen in distress.

Officers located the citizen at 514 Turner Street, where she reported that she had been assaulted by a male subject known to her during a domestic dispute.  The assailant was reported to have fled into nearby woods once he knew the police were on their way.

K9 Brick and his handler Officer Andrew Jarman were called to the scene to assist in the search for the suspect.  “Once deployed and given his search command, Brick immediately began to pull officers deep into the woods,” reported Deputy Chief Tim Cougle.  “Brick then directed the officers to a large, overturned tree where the suspect was located, crouched down, trying to hide from them,” said Cougle.

The suspect was taken into custody without incident and was charged with Felony Domestic Violence Assault and Violating Conditions of Release.

“Without Brick, this suspect would not have been captured so quickly and efficiently, preventing a larger police search of the area,” said Cougle. “He’s a great dog; smart and determined.  And Officer Jarman is doing an outstanding job with him.  We anticipate years of exceptional work from this K-9 team.”

Brick completed his first level of training, patrol certification, on July 20.