Police say the driver ran from the vehicle and K-9 Knox was released to apprehend the suspect. During the K-9’s release ... as a narcotics detection and patrol apprehension K-9.

Knox, one of six Roanoke police K-9s trained to apprehend suspects, was struck by a cruiser while pursuing a driver who fled on foot when his allegedly stolen vehicle broke down during a chase.

After a short pursuit, the vehicle became inoperable on Vermont Ave NW, according to police. Police say the driver ran from the vehicle and K-9 Knox was released to apprehend the suspect. During the K ...