Suspect Tries to Hide in Tree to Escape K9 04/11/2023

On April 11, 2023, Officer Raines attempted a traffic stop on a silver Nissan Maxima near South Nova Road and Isabelle Avenue. The driver, Jonathan Kiser, immediately fled the area. Stop sticks were successfully deployed by Detective Fischetti and Volusia Sheriff's Office Air 1 spotted the vehicle near Nob Hill Boulevard and Taylor Road. The vehicle was driven into a backyard of an uninvolved residence where Jonathan Kiser and passenger, Kaitlyn McCartney, fled the vehicle. Kaitlyn McCartney was taken into custody nearby. City Of Edgewater Police Department K9 officers responded, and Jonathan Kiser was located approximately 2 hours later, hiding in a tree. Jonathan Kiser attempted to run after falling from the tree, where he was apprehended by K9 Drako. Great teamwork by all agencies involved.