Waynesburg K-9 helps police catch burglary suspect
Police in Greene County apprehended a Waynesburg man last week after he allegedly burglarized a residence from which he was evicted earlier this month.
Maximilian W. McCurdy, 44, fled Waynesburg police and members of the county sheriff’s office Friday when they discovered him at the storage sheds near Dollar General at 3414 W. Roy Furman Highway near Rogersville following the break-in at 239 S. Church St.
Police yelled to McCurdy to stop, who was about 20 feet away, or they would release their K-9, according to court paperwork.
State police were called to assist, and after searching nearby woods for about an hour, McCurdy was found hiding along a creek bed under a tarp, the complaint said. When McCurdy refused to come out, police told him to stop resisting or he would be bitten by the K-9 officer.
“McCurdy refused to follow commands, and due to the location, most use of force options were unable to be utilized,” the sheriff’s office noted in a Facebook post. “K-9 Maugli was utilized to apprehend McCurdy.”
“K-9 Maugli was given his command to apprehend, and McCurdy was bit on the right shoulder,” Patrolman Melissa Adamson wrote in the complaint. “Once McCurdy complied, K-9 Maugli was given his command to release.”
McCurdy was medically cleared and transported to Greene County Prison, according to court paperwork. Police said officers who were involved sustained minor injuries.
McCurdy is charged with burglary, criminal trespass, flight to avoid apprehension, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. His bail is set at $20,000. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 22.