{"id":2483387,"date":"2025-09-07T11:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T15:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-suspect-flees-traffic-stop-doesnt-make-it-far-before-k-9-catches-up\/"},"modified":"2025-09-07T11:46:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T15:46:21","slug":"watch-suspect-flees-traffic-stop-doesnt-make-it-far-before-k-9-catches-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-suspect-flees-traffic-stop-doesnt-make-it-far-before-k-9-catches-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch: Suspect Flees Traffic Stop, Doesn&#8217;t Make it Far Before K-9 Catches Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-suspect-flees-traffic-stop-doesnt-make-it-far-before-k-9-catches-up%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2483387&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A suspect named Trever Strawder was apprehended by a K-9 unit in Gainesville, Florida, after fleeing a traffic stop. teh Alachua County Sheriff&#8217;s office released <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-taking-regeneron-drug-remdesivir-therapy-for-coronavirus-diagnosis-ex-wh-doctor-explains\/\" title=\"Trump taking Regeneron drug, Remdesivir therapy for coronavirus diagnosis: ex-WH doctor explains\">body<\/a> camera footage showing Strawder evading deputies and running into the woods.He had been stopped by Detective Clayton Litzkow for a traffic violation but attempted to escape, striking another vehicle and disabling his own car during a police maneuver. The suspect fled on foot but was quickly caught by the police dog,despite struggling and calling for the dog to be released. Strawder had three active warrants, no valid driver&#8217;s license, and a criminal history including robbery and firearm offenses. Deputies recovered items of important value related to ongoing investigations. The sheriff&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-rand-paul-quits-youtube-for-rumble\/\" title=\"Sen. Rand Paul Quits YouTube for Rumble\">office praised<\/a> their team&#8217;s quick action and coordination in safely capturing the dangerous suspect.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A K-9 took down a fleeing suspect in Gainesville, Florida, on Wednesday, according to the Alachua County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office.<\/p>\n<p>Body camera footage showed Trever Strawder evading deputies as the K-9 pursued him into the woods. Moments later, Strawder was on the ground screaming.<\/p>\n<p>Detective Clayton Litzkow had stopped Strawder, who was driving a gray Nissan Altima, for a traffic violation, according to an Alachua County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AlachuaCountySheriff\/videos\/795455012980846\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news release<\/a> on Thursday.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">WATCH: A suspect fleeing a traffic stop in Gainesville, Florida, collided with another vehicle before bailing from the car and trying to escape on foot. He didn&rsquo;t get far before a police K9 took him down. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/a4XevQR6FK\">pic.twitter.com\/a4XevQR6FK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Vera&#127482;&#127480; (@Vera860317) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Vera860317\/status\/1964007077250289731?\">September 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Prior to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/law-enforcement-officials-call-ny-democrats-new-traffic-stop-bill-dangerous-proposal-ever-seen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">traffic stop<\/a>, the agency&rsquo;s drug unit had been notified of Stawder&rsquo;s presence in the county. He had reportedly committed crimes outside of Alachua County, leading detectives to suspect he was armed.<\/p>\n<p>Strawder initially stopped on the highway, but moments later he sped off, striking another vehicle as he did, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-tells-citizens-they-wont-waddle-like-penguins-following-covid-19-anal-swab-tests-after-fake-video-goes-viral\/\" title=\"China Tells Citizens They Won\u2019t Waddle \u2018Like Penguins\u2019 Following COVID-19 Anal Swab Tests After \u2018Fake\u2019 Video Goes Viral\">video showed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A police vehicle tried a tactical maneuver to stop Strawder&rsquo;s car, but his vehicle bumped into the police car and became disabled shortly after, according to the release.<\/p>\n<p>Strawder pulled over and took off into the woods.<\/p>\n<p>Footage then showed a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/police-k9-helps-sniff-evidence-dognapping-case\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">K-9<\/a> exiting a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >police vehicle alongside deputies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Moments later, the suspect was screaming.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Let go of the dog!&rdquo; one deputy yelled with his pistol drawn.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m trying to!&rdquo; Strawder screamed from the ground as deputies restrained him.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the K-9 continued sniffing Strawder&rsquo;s pocket before a deputy pulled the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tragic-deputies-investigating-nearly-2-dozen-dogs-die-boarding-facility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dog<\/a> off.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAlachuaCountySheriff%2Fvideos%2F795455012980846%2F&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=560&amp;t=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"429\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Deputies recovered Strawder&rsquo;s bag, which contained &ldquo;items of a significant value&rdquo; relating to his ongoing criminal investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Strawder had three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/who-are-the-two-top-cartel-leaders-arrested-in-texas-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Who are the two top ...tel leaders arrested in Texas? - Washington Examiner\">active arrest warrants<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to those, Strawder was charged with Fleeing and Eluding, Resisting Without Violence, Driving While License Suspended\/Revoked, and Leaving the Scene of a Crash.<\/p>\n<p>He did not have a valid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/flashback-vp-pick-tim-walz-smiles-cameras-signs-bill-gives-illegal-immigrants-drivers-licenses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">driver&rsquo;s license<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In the past, he had been sentenced in Florida for Robbery with a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Battery on Law Enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This incident highlights the dangers our deputies face daily in protecting our community,&rdquo; the Alachua County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office said in its release.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Their quick thinking, courage, and coordinated teamwork were instrumental in ensuring a dangerous individual was safely taken into custody. 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Bodycam footage captured Trever Strawder escaping deputies as the dog chased him into the woods. Shortly after, Strawder was seen on the ground yelling. Detective Clayton Litzkow had initially stopped Strawder, who was driving a gray Nissan Altima, for a traffic violation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2483388,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ben-Working-Feature-Image-53.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[28271,41719,4230,45738],"class_list":["post-2483387","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-k-9","tag-police-chase","tag-suspect","tag-traffic-stop"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ben-Working-Feature-Image-53.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2483387","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2483387"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2483387\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2483391,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2483387\/revisions\/2483391"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2483388"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2483387"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2483387"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2483387"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}