Laurel K9 unit tracks fleeing subject

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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ind. — Laurel Police K9 Diablo, K9 Officer Ellis, and Officer Stewart assisted the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office with a track of a fleeing subject wanted on a felony warrant at a residence off Saltwell Rd.

According to the Laurel Police Department, K9 Diablo tracked the suspect back to a barn lot located off of Fairfield Causeway Rd, where K9 Diablo led officers to a horse trailer with sleeping quarters inside it.

The suspect was found hiding in the bunk under blankets and bedding.

The suspect surrendered without further incident and was taken into custody.

The suspect surrendered without further incident and was taken into custody.

The name has not yet been released as the investigation is still ongoing.