Holliston Police K9 Sniffs Out Alleged Burglar Hiding in Crawlspace

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Holliston police dog Cesh had a solid night’s work on Wednesday when he sniffed out a suspect hiding in the crawlspace of a home.

Around 10:40 p.m., police got a call reporting the sound of breaking glass in the area of Taylor Road. When they got to the residence at 5 Taylor Road, they found a window smashed and brought in K9 Cesh to the scene to assist, said Holliston police.

Police and the dog searched the area, and it indicated someone had broken in to this vacant home. Checking the first floor, a small hammer was found on one of the bedroom floors. Cesh led police to the basement, where the search led to a small crawlspace inside the basement.

In it, police found a male subject who was trying to get out of the home through a small window. The suspect ignored several commands to surrender, and Cesh successfully apprehended him. He was taken into custody and transported to the hospital for minor injuries, said police.

WCVB reported that Charles Duross III, of 15 Taylor Road, Holliston, was charged with breaking and entering with the intent to commit a felony, possession of burglarious tools, malicious destruction of property worth more than $250 and disturbing the peace.