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Updated: Wednesday, 30 Jan 2013, 9:08 AM EST
Published : Wednesday, 30 Jan 2013, 8:59 AM EST

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - One of the Springfield Police Department's newest members has made his first arrest.

Sgt. John Delaney told 22News that officer "Blek", a police dog helped track a suspect who ran from police during a domestic disturbance early Tuesday morning.

Sgt. Delaney says "Blek" was able to help track the scent of the suspect, Adrian Velez who was later found hiding under a porch on Brookline Avenue.

Adrian Velez is charged with domestic assault and battery, assault and battery on a police officer and resisting arrest.

There are 7 police dogs in the city. The department hopes to get two more in the spring.

K-9 Officer makes first arrest

"Blek" tracks assault suspect

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