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K-9 catches high school student who set off firecracker in bathroom

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Posted at 4:50 PM, Aug 15, 2023
and last updated 2023-08-16 00:50:45-04

LEBANON, Tenn. (WTVF) — School resource officers at Lebanon High School responded to a men's restroom after hearing sounds of firecrackers going off inside.

K-9 Blaze had only been on the job for two days when called upon to help locate the firecracker involved in the incident.

A report said SROs noticed an odor upon entering the bathroom, along with pieces of firecracker wrapping paper on the floor. Blaze then used his enhanced kinetic detection capabilities to make a positive alert on the student's backpack that had a red firecracker inside of it in a hidden pocket.

The student involved was issued a juvenile citation for 'unlawful acts in the sale handling of fireworks' and 'disorderly conduct,' according to officials.


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