ECSO K-9 Streeter Treated And Released After Jumping Off Bridge In Pursuit Of Suspect

June 25, 2024

Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said Tuesday morning that K-9 Streeter was treated and released after jumping off the Highway 90 bridge over Escambia Bay in pursuit of a drive-by shooting suspect Monday evening.

Simmons called Streeter a hero and said, “he deserves an extra treat today”.

He was transported to Davis Animal Hospital Emergency Center for evaluation overnight. He was released Tuesday morning after further evaluation at Westside Animal Hospital.

Streeter is on “desk duty” until Friday as he recovers from minor injuries.

For more on the drive-by shooting , the chase, and the death of one suspect, click here.

Comments

13 Responses to “ECSO K-9 Streeter Treated And Released After Jumping Off Bridge In Pursuit Of Suspect”

  1. Julie Arrington on June 27th, 2024 4:24 am

    A true hero!!! Prayers for continued safety!

  2. anne on June 26th, 2024 7:22 pm

    Thanks for the update on Streeter. He thought probably thought cooling off while on the job that day was a swell idea!

  3. Adele Velasquez on June 26th, 2024 11:47 am

    Streeter should receive an award. Job well done. K9 of the year…..

  4. BGH2 on June 26th, 2024 6:06 am

    PTL this officer is ok. Like many others have stated we prayed for this puppy. Glad he’s going to be ok.

  5. EMD on June 25th, 2024 9:44 pm

    So so glad he is okay. Thank you, Streeter. You are so brave and beautiful !

  6. Nikki Lee Schmitz on June 25th, 2024 9:37 pm

    I would love to shake Streeters paw , give him a hug & a huge steak. What a handsome hero! My children , grandchildren & I are so happy and relieved that he is ok!!

  7. Marilyn Maupin on June 25th, 2024 9:23 pm

    Those special four-legged deputies are amazing! They are so dedicated and special! Good job Boy!

  8. Shannon Harper on June 25th, 2024 8:15 pm

    So glad officer Streeter is okay.. Hero indeed.. Yes extra treats for sure

  9. Robin on June 25th, 2024 6:23 pm

    Yay!! I’ve been thinking about him!!! So glad he is OK!!!!

  10. Shay on June 25th, 2024 5:35 pm

    What a handsome boy!! I’m convinced dogs are furry angels :)

  11. Eric on June 25th, 2024 4:16 pm

    Been praying for the puppy. Rest of them involved that jumped over, more oxygen for us smart citizens.

  12. JJ on June 25th, 2024 2:18 pm

    Thanks N.E.
    I was worried on the dog. He is a deuty by all means.
    I would give him a big T-bone steak if I could

  13. JTV on June 25th, 2024 12:54 pm

    Thank God! Proud of our Sheriff’s Office, our Deputies and our K-9 units.

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