Bradley County K9 unit tracks down fleeing suspect

Bradley County K9 assists in arrest / Bradley County Sheriff’s Office

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A Bradley County K9 Unit assisted in the capture of a fleeing suspect.

The suspect fled from a traffic stop being conducted by Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) in southwest Bradley County, Saturday, March 29, 2025.

After running from troopers,  THP requested assistance from a K9 Unit.

The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) stated that deputy Payne and K9 Bayard arrived on scene and began tracking.

The suspect was found hiding under a downed tree within 20 minutes and taken into custody.

We reached out to THP for more information on this incident.

They told us that the incident is currently under investigation, and more details will be provided as it becomes available.