Cohasset K-9 unit helps apprehend suspect in domestic assault

At about 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, the Cohasset Police K9 assisted Norwell and Hingham police who were searching for a 52-year-old male who was wanted in connection with an alleged domestic abuse assault and battery that occurred inside a car in the area of Queen Ann’s Corner, Norwell.

The suspect was located hiding behind the Hanniford’s Supermarket in the Queen Anne Plaza.  Despite numerous commands and warnings from the police to surrender and show his hands, the suspect refused to comply and continued to challenge the officers.

Cohasset K9 officer Patrick Reardon was forced to deploy his K9 partner Erik, a 3-year-old Slovakian German Shepherd, to control the suspect.  After Erik made contact with the suspect, Norwell officers were able to move in an handcuff him.

The suspect was transported under police guard to South Shore Hospital in Weymouth by the Hanover Fire Department ambulance.  He was treated and released.  William Quigley, the Acting Chief of Police in Cohasset, who witnessed the apprehension, stated, “The officers were extremely professional and gave this man every opportunity to surrender.  Foolishly, he opted to fight with the officers and a well trained police dog.  Luckily there were no serious injuries to the suspect, the officers, or Erik.”