28-01-2025
Juvenile, 19-year-old man arrested in CT home invasion after being tracked down by police K-9
A 19-year-old man and a juvenile were arrested in connection with a home invasion last week in Milford after being tracked down by a police K-9 along the beach where one suspect was reportedly found with a large stash of cash.
Police responded to a residence on Milford Point Road last Friday at 2:40 a.m. on the report of an attempted vehicle theft and were told while they were en route that the thieves had entered the home, according to the Milford Police Department.
As police arrived, they spotted a black BMW being driven by a male who sped away. Officers were able to deploy stop sticks in the area of Milford Point Road and Deerwood Avenue, stopping the vehicle, police said. The occupant abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.
Officers at the residence then saw two males run out of the rear door, leading to a foot pursuit on the nearby beach, according to police. Officers were assisted by K-9 'Rip' and his handler in apprehending a juvenile.
The juvenile was provided medical attention before being taken to Milford Hospital. Police alleged that he was found with multiple items belonging to the victim as well as a 'large sum of cash.'
K-9 Rip and his handler then went on a track looking for the second individual who took off on foot, which took them through multiple backyards and marsh lines. As the dog searched the area, police said his behavior indicated the suspect was in the vicinity. Officers called out several times for the suspect to give himself up.
The track led police to a small fence with a boardwalk behind it extending to the marsh. The K-9 alerted police to the bottom of the boardwalk, which was about six inches above the ground.
Police were able to spot a suspect dressed in all black lying under the boardwalk. He did not come out despite officers telling him the K-9 was present, according to police.
Police said the K-9 was able to pull the suspect out slowly before he was taken into custody and identified as 19-year-old Jahquil Louis of Newark, New Jersey. He was given medical attention and transported to Milford Hospital.
Louis was later charged with first-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit first-degree burglary, second-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit second-degree larceny, larceny of a motor vehicle, conspiracy to commit larceny of a motor vehicle and interfering with an officer. He was held on a $500,000 bond.
After being released from the hospital, the juvenile was arrested on the same charges as Louis. He was held on a remand to custody order and was expected to appear in New Haven Juvenile Court.
Police said their investigation remains ongoing. They do not believe the incident was random.
'We would like to highlight and stress the importance of the amazing work done by Milford Police Patrol Units, especially K-9 Rip,' the police department said in a statement. 'The excellent and timely response resulted in the apprehension of these two suspects and ensured the safety of our residents.'
