Garfield Heights
In a dramatic turn of events, Garfield Heights police successfully apprehended four juveniles following a high-speed foot chase that concluded near Summerdale/Sunoco area. The suspects, believed to be involved in a vehicle theft, were captured early Tuesday morning, with one of the individuals requiring medical attention after being bitten by a police K9 during the pursuit.
The incident began when officers responded to reports of a stolen vehicle spotted in the vicinity of Turney and Summerdale. The suspects fled on foot upon police arrival, leading to an intense chase that ended with the K9 unit subduing one suspect while the others were caught shortly thereafter.
Emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene to treat one of the juveniles for minor injuries sustained from the K9 encounter. All four suspects are now in custody, facing charges related to the vehicle theft.
This incident marks a significant success for the Garfield Heights Police Department’s K9 unit, which has been instrumental in apprehending suspects involved in various crimes across the city. The police department has stated that they will continue to deploy all necessary resources to ensure public safety and reduce crime in the community.
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