| By Big Radio News Staff |
Janesville’s new electronics sniffing dog Maui helps Janesville police land another arrest. This time, It’s a man suspected of possessing child porn.
Police hauled in 39-year-old Janesville resident Brett Cochran on five counts of child pornography after a sting on his house early this morning.Bonsai Casino
Cochran is now in jail pending a court hearing.
Authorities say police dog handler detective Jeff Winiarski and his pooch partner Maui helped collect numerous electronic storage devices during a warrant search at Cochran’s home in the 200 block of Rockport Road.
Janesville police say Maui helped collect evidence in another big arrest this week. That was in a stalking and domestic violence case that a local judge says is one of the most chilling cases he’s ever seen.
Maui, a yellow Lab, is trained to find discarded or hidden electronic storage devices by sniffing out a chemical in tech gear designed to keep it from overheating. Signup now to receive news, contests, and special offers delivered right to your inbox!
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