Marlow and her handler were engaged and, while approaching the scene of the collision, observed a man in a wooded area on the side of the highway.
Police Dog Marlow is on track with catching more criminals. Shortly before &;15 p.m. on Friday, police received a report of a collision on the highway near Tilton. A truck towing a utility trailer crossed over the centre line and collided with an oncoming SUV. RCMP Cpl Jolene Garland says two of the three occupants of the truck fled the scene on foot. The third occupant was located with serious injuries at the scene. The two occupants of the SUV received non-life-threatening injuries. All individuals were transported to Carbonear General Hospital. Garland says PSD Marlow and her handler were a big part of this investigation. Marlow and her handler were engaged and, while approaching the scene of the collision, observed a man in a wooded area on the side of the highway. The man, who had serious injuries, was identified as one of the occupants from the truck and was arrested for leaving the scene of the collision. He was transported to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries and was released from police custody. Police found a quantity of suspected cocaine, as well as numerous prescription pills, inside the truck. The investigation is continuing with charges pending.
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