WADESBORO, N.C. — The Wadesboro Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Blitz, who died during a traffic stop incident that escalated into a chase ending in Mt. Gilead.
The incident began when officers stopped a suspect, Lewis Davis, for a fictitious plate near a popular ice cream stand off U.S. 74.
The situation unexpectedly escalated, leading to a chase over 20 miles away.
“It’s very disheartening. I mean K-9s are part of our families as well,” said Jody Miranda, a veterinary technician. “I can’t imagine how the police department is feeling.”
Police say the suspect sped off during the traffic stop, leading to a chase that concluded when the suspect’s tires were blown out in Mt. Gilead.
During the apprehension, K-9 Blitz took down the suspect, but was killed in the process, and the dog’s handler was injured. Police didn’t say specifically how the K-9 died during the altercation.
Davis apologized at the scene and is now facing multiple charges, including attempting to run over an officer and assaulting a K-9.
The Wadesboro Police chief told Channel 9 he has never handled the death of a K-9 before and is bringing in a chaplain to help officers cope with the loss.
Lewis Davis had his first court appearance today and is being held in Anson County Jail on a $60,000 bond.
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