Dog Heros: K-9s locate fleeing man in woods, police say he caused a crash and took off

DESOTO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A team of DeSoto Parish beagles were ‘all paws on deck’ helping the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office (DPSO) find a man who allegedly caused a crash and escaped into a wooded area.

The incident occurred on September 3, 2025, around 1:45 p.m. DPSO notified residents via Facebook to use caution when driving as there was a heavy police presence on I-49.

According to the post, the driver of a car ran into the back of a semi truck and then fled on foot into the woods.

The missing driver was reported to deputies to be a possible Hispanic male wearing a black shirt and dark shorts.

The Sheriff’s Office, along with the beagle team and drone assistance, pursued the man in the woods.

It only took K-9 Clyde seven minutes to sniff out the culprit, and the individual was taken into custody.

The suspect was determined to have an active warrant from another parish.

No major injuries have currently been reported.

The community celebrated the quick capture with the posts from the department, gathering thousands of likes and over 300 shares.