BREAKING BAD-GER: Dog Helps Rescue Screaming Car Thief From Animal Hole

By Bob Owens

A manhunt for vehicle thieves in Oregon turned into a rescue operation yesterday when one of the thieves became trapped deep underground in an animal hole.

On November 3, 2016 at about 730AM, an OSP Trooper was on patrol and located an occupied stolen vehicle, a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe, in Ontario and attempted a traffic stop in the parking lot of Jack in the Box (4th Street).

The driver drove away, jumping a curb, and then pursued by the Ontario Police Department. The vehicle was pursued for a short distance but terminated due to safety concerns. During the pursuit two males and a dog could be seen occupying the vehicle. Information led police to BLM land near Vale where a search was conducted by ground and air.

One suspect was located several hours later traveling by foot on the BLM land. The male was identified as Jerry E BOATMAN, age 35, of Ontario, and was arrested for Escape III and a parole violation.

The search continued and a couple hours later and aircraft located the vehicle in a ravine. Tracks leading from the vehicle were followed for over a mile and the dog was spotted. As law enforcement approached …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms