MPD Assists Switzerland Co. With Apprehension of Two Suspects

The Madison Police Department currently has three multi-purpose K-9's serving the citizens of Madison, and when requested, our surrounding neighbors.  

(Madison, Ind.) - On September 11, Madison Police Department K-9 Officer Brian Ashcraft and his partner "Colt" assisted the Switzerland County Sheriff's Office with the apprehension of two wanted subjects. 

Switzerland County Sheriff's Deputies attempted to serve a felony arrest warrant on State Road #156 in Switzerland County. The two individuals wanted were Kimberly M. Granger and Donald Cook Jr. As deputies attempted to take the pair into custody, they fled the residence into a wooded area. 

The Switzerland County Sheriff's Office requested the assistance of Madison Police K-9.

Upon arrival, K-9 Colt picked up on the track of the wanted fugitives, and first located Granger approximately sixty yards of the residence, from which she fled. Granger was under heavy brush when located by the K-9.  

Approximately fifty yards from Granger, Colt located Cook hiding near a downed tree.  Cook attempted to flee, however, was taken into custody.  Both suspects were wanted on felony drug charges.   

The Madison Police Department currently has three multi-purpose K-9's serving the citizens of Madison, and when requested, our surrounding neighbors.