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Officers Call for Police Dog After Suspect Reportedly Ditches Handgun During Foot Chase

Cary Ave & E Opp St

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Summary

  • On January 8, 2026, in Wilmington, California, police arrested a suspect after a chase involving a traffic violation on a bicycle. The suspect, who was found with narcotics, was apprehended by a police dog after refusing to surrender and was treated for a bite wound. No officers or bystanders were injured.

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Officers found narcotics in the discarded bag. Police booked the suspect for possession of a controlled substance for sales. The incident did not injure any officers or other people. Investigators took over the case, they said.

Officers arrested the suspect. Paramedics took the suspect to a local hospital where medical staff treated his bite wound.

A police dog searched the area and found the suspect in a crawl space under a house. The dog bit the suspect on the right arm.

Officers used a loudspeaker to order the suspect to surrender. The suspect refused.

During the chase, the suspect reportedly moved a handgun from a bag to his waistband and threw the bag away. The officer set up a perimeter and called for police dogs.

The officer tried to stop the suspect. The suspect dropped the bicycle and ran. The officer chased him.

Police are investigating an incident where a police dog injured a suspect. On January 8, 2026, around 2:58 p.m., an officer patrolling near Cary Avenue and East Opp Street reportedly saw the suspect commit a traffic violation on a bicycle.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Cary Ave & E Opp St.

Patrol vehicles are on the scene blocking the street.

A Citizen user shows video of a helicopter circling over the area.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1228 N Banning Blvd.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 1228 N Banning Blvd.

Officers found narcotics in the discarded bag. Police booked the suspect for possession of a controlled substance for sales. The incident did not injure any officers or other people. Investigators took over the case, they said.

Officers arrested the suspect. Paramedics took the suspect to a local hospital where medical staff treated his bite wound.

A police dog searched the area and found the suspect in a crawl space under a house. The dog bit the suspect on the right arm.

Officers used a loudspeaker to order the suspect to surrender. The suspect refused.

During the chase, the suspect reportedly moved a handgun from a bag to his waistband and threw the bag away. The officer set up a perimeter and called for police dogs.

The officer tried to stop the suspect. The suspect dropped the bicycle and ran. The officer chased him.

Police are investigating an incident where a police dog injured a suspect. On January 8, 2026, around 2:58 p.m., an officer patrolling near Cary Avenue and East Opp Street reportedly saw the suspect commit a traffic violation on a bicycle.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Cary Ave & E Opp St.

Patrol vehicles are on the scene blocking the street.

A Citizen user shows video of a helicopter circling over the area.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1228 N Banning Blvd.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 1228 N Banning Blvd.

Officers found narcotics in the discarded bag. Police booked the suspect for possession of a controlled substance for sales. The incident did not injure any officers or other people. Investigators took over the case, they said.

Officers arrested the suspect. Paramedics took the suspect to a local hospital where medical staff treated his bite wound.

A police dog searched the area and found the suspect in a crawl space under a house. The dog bit the suspect on the right arm.

Officers used a loudspeaker to order the suspect to surrender. The suspect refused.

During the chase, the suspect reportedly moved a handgun from a bag to his waistband and threw the bag away. The officer set up a perimeter and called for police dogs.

The officer tried to stop the suspect. The suspect dropped the bicycle and ran. The officer chased him.

Police are investigating an incident where a police dog injured a suspect. On January 8, 2026, around 2:58 p.m., an officer patrolling near Cary Avenue and East Opp Street reportedly saw the suspect commit a traffic violation on a bicycle.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Cary Ave & E Opp St.

Patrol vehicles are on the scene blocking the street.

A Citizen user shows video of a helicopter circling over the area.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1228 N Banning Blvd.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 1228 N Banning Blvd.

Officers found narcotics in the discarded bag. Police booked the suspect for possession of a controlled substance for sales. The incident did not injure any officers or other people. Investigators took over the case, they said.

Officers arrested the suspect. Paramedics took the suspect to a local hospital where medical staff treated his bite wound.

A police dog searched the area and found the suspect in a crawl space under a house. The dog bit the suspect on the right arm.

Officers used a loudspeaker to order the suspect to surrender. The suspect refused.

During the chase, the suspect reportedly moved a handgun from a bag to his waistband and threw the bag away. The officer set up a perimeter and called for police dogs.

The officer tried to stop the suspect. The suspect dropped the bicycle and ran. The officer chased him.

Police are investigating an incident where a police dog injured a suspect. On January 8, 2026, around 2:58 p.m., an officer patrolling near Cary Avenue and East Opp Street reportedly saw the suspect commit a traffic violation on a bicycle.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Cary Ave & E Opp St.

Patrol vehicles are on the scene blocking the street.

A Citizen user shows video of a helicopter circling over the area.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1228 N Banning Blvd.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 1228 N Banning Blvd.

Officers found narcotics in the discarded bag. Police booked the suspect for possession of a controlled substance for sales. The incident did not injure any officers or other people. Investigators took over the case, they said.

Officers arrested the suspect. Paramedics took the suspect to a local hospital where medical staff treated his bite wound.

A police dog searched the area and found the suspect in a crawl space under a house. The dog bit the suspect on the right arm.

Officers used a loudspeaker to order the suspect to surrender. The suspect refused.

During the chase, the suspect reportedly moved a handgun from a bag to his waistband and threw the bag away. The officer set up a perimeter and called for police dogs.

The officer tried to stop the suspect. The suspect dropped the bicycle and ran. The officer chased him.

Police are investigating an incident where a police dog injured a suspect. On January 8, 2026, around 2:58 p.m., an officer patrolling near Cary Avenue and East Opp Street reportedly saw the suspect commit a traffic violation on a bicycle.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Cary Ave & E Opp St.

Patrol vehicles are on the scene blocking the street.

A Citizen user shows video of a helicopter circling over the area.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1228 N Banning Blvd.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 1228 N Banning Blvd.

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Comments30

WilmingtonUser783729008Jan 8 at 7:31 PM

Marty Supreme

totallynotEthanJan 8 at 4:57 PM

Yoo

LopezMar00Feb 22 at 12:26 PM

Repent Jesus is coming

Localertness24Jan 8 at 7:52 PM

What happened?

WilmingtonUser783729008Jan 8 at 7:31 PM

Marty Supreme

totallynotEthanJan 8 at 4:57 PM

Yoo

LopezMar00Feb 22 at 12:26 PM

Repent Jesus is coming

Localertness24Jan 8 at 7:52 PM

What happened?

WilmingtonUser783729008Jan 8 at 7:31 PM

Marty Supreme

totallynotEthanJan 8 at 4:57 PM

Yoo

LopezMar00Feb 22 at 12:26 PM

Repent Jesus is coming

Localertness24Jan 8 at 7:52 PM

What happened?

WilmingtonUser783729008Jan 8 at 7:31 PM

Marty Supreme

totallynotEthanJan 8 at 4:57 PM

Yoo

LopezMar00Feb 22 at 12:26 PM

Repent Jesus is coming

Localertness24Jan 8 at 7:52 PM

What happened?

WilmingtonUser783729008Jan 8 at 7:31 PM

Marty Supreme

totallynotEthanJan 8 at 4:57 PM

Yoo

LopezMar00Feb 22 at 12:26 PM

Repent Jesus is coming

Localertness24Jan 8 at 7:52 PM

What happened?

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