FCSO K9 ‘Kajo’ Chases Down Fleeing Suspect

(KMJ)  Kajo has earned an extra treat.

The Fresno County Sheriff K9 chased down a suspected car thief Monday afternoon.

42 year old Ricardo Mendoza of Fresno led deputies on a high speed chase around 12:30 pm and eventually fled on foot near E. Kings Canyon Road.  But he didn’t get far.

The 7 year old Belgian Malinois quickly caught Mendoza and bit his leg.  After he was taken into custody, Mendoza was driven to the hospital for treatment.


            photo courtesy of FCSD

Mendoza’s facing numerous charges including auto theft and evading a peace officer.

Kajo is a 4 year veteran of the FCSD.