Died – 8/17/18
LPSO K-9 killed in manhunt, suspect arrested
A Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 was killed while helping to catch a suspect on Friday night. Around 7:30 p.m., LPSO responded to a call of a suspicious person at a home on Chandler Road near Ruston. That’s where they found Vincent Roberson, who was wanted for attempted 2nd degree murder in Monroe for allegedly shooting his girlfriend. Roberson ran into nearby woods, and K-9 Boco was sent in after him. A short time later, deputies heard multiple gunshots and they were unable to find Boco. Around 2 a.m. on Saturday, deputies found Roberson and arrested him. Around 3:45 a.m., they found Boco’s body. Along with the charge Roberson faces in Monroe, LPSO also charged him with cruelty to animals. LPSO wanted to thank Louisiana State Police, Monroe Police Department, Ruston Police Dept., Ruston Fire Dept., Louisiana State Fire Marshall’s Office, and Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office Reserve Unit for their help in the unfortunate incident.