Prigo tracks down man, leads to arrest
On Aug. 22 the Salem Police Department, along with the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, attempted to execute a search warrant at 204 Caleb St. When officers made contact with the occupants, it was believed that a wanted subject (Matthew Bierly ) had fled the residence out a window.
At this time Officers requested Lt. Eric Mills and his K9 Prigo to assist in the search for Bierly. Prigo was able to successfully track Bierly who was located behind the above residence hiding in a wooded area. Bierly was arrested without further incident. Bierly was also wanted for questioning for a burglary that had occurred in Salem in August 2018.
Bierly was arrested and booked into the Washington County Detention on outstanding warrant, and additional charges of burglary and theft.
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