'You're Gonna Take Her to Jail Then ' K 9 Officer Joins Drug Pursuit
Eye on Patrol | 2025-05-20
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REAL POLICE BODYCAM footage captures the moment when a K-9 unit officer joins a La Crosse drug trafficking investigation after the primary suspect fled on foot. This bodycam video documents the coordinated response as officers decide the fate of a woman found in the abandoned vehicle. In this polic...
REAL POLICE BODYCAM footage captures the moment when a K-9 unit officer joins a La Crosse drug trafficking investigation after the primary suspect fled on foot. This bodycam video documents the coordinated response as officers decide the fate of a woman found in the abandoned vehicle. In this police bodycam footage, officers discuss the disposition of both the abandoned vehicle and the woman found inside it. One officer explains his immediate plans: "All right. I'll park it, give you the keys." This practical statement, captured on the bodycam, shows the methodical process of securing evidence during a rapidly evolving situation. A critical question follows that reveals the woman's fate: "You're gonna take her to jail then?" This direct inquiry, recorded on police bodycam, indicates officers have determined the woman found in the abandoned vehicle will face charges, likely related to the substantial quantity of drugs later discovered inside. Another officer, apparently a K-9 handler who joined the pursuit in progress, acknowledges limited familiarity with the case: "Sure. I have no idea what's going on, so-" He explains his involvement was based solely on pursuit information: "literally just saw on the call screen a guy running, so I thought, 'Well, maybe I could use my dog.'" This candid statement, documented on bodycam, reveals how specialized units like K-9 often join ongoing incidents with minimal background information, ready to deploy their unique capabilities. The K-9 officer confirms his limited involvement: "Yeah. And that was that. So I don't know, I have no idea what else is going on." This exchange, captured on police bodycam, demonstrates the compartmentalized nature of police operations during dynamic situations, with officers focusing on their specific roles while maintaining communication. According to police reports, this February 3, 2023 incident involved 43-year-old Drae Shaun Broadnax fleeing from police during a high-risk traffic stop. When officers searched the abandoned vehicle, they discovered 56.4 grams of methamphetamine, 7.5 grams of cocaine, 5.3 grams of marijuana, and seized $1,896 in cash from the woman. Broadnax was later found hiding in a garage on Kane Street. This police bodycam footage highlights the coordinated yet specialized roles officers adopt during complex drug trafficking investigations, from vehicle security to suspect transport to K-9 tracking, all while maintaining chain of custody for evidence. Subscribe for more police bodycam footage showing real-life law enforcement situations. New videos uploaded weekly! #policebodycam #k9unit #druginvestigation
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