A quick‑thinking police dog is winning praise after sniffing out a drugs suspect armed with a knife.
German Shepherd PD Billy, who is 5, was patrolling near Hastings Close with his handler when he zeroed in on a 20‑year‑old suspect who bolted and tried to hide.
Following the arrest, James Boden, 20, of Queens Field West, Bognor, was charged with possession of a bladed article in public, and possession of cannabis.
He was found guilty after a trial at Worthing Magistrates’ Court on March 12, and appeared for sentence at the same court on July 3.
The court was told how Boden had run away from police at 1.10am on November 28, 2023, hiding between two properties in Camberley Drive.
But after being confronted by PD Billy, he surrendered. A bag containing cannabis, scales and deal bags was left at the scene.
Thanks to PD Billy, a knife wedged down the side of concrete slabs in the alley between the properties was also located and seized.
Boden was sentenced to a community order, co complete 120 hours of unpaid work, pay £150 costs and a £114 surcharge.
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