police-k9 · Jonesboro, Arkansas

What happened after a police K9 bit its handler during a suspect search?

What happened?

On June 7, 2026, Jonesboro Police K9 Rocky bit his handler, Officer Zach Hobbs, during a search for suspect Jerry Cornealious Brown, causing multiple bite wounds to Hobbs. Hobbs was treated at a hospital, and he and K9 Rocky were reunited the following day, while Brown was arrested and charged with multiple offenses.

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Last checked: Jun 12, 2026
Sources: NEA Report; ItemFix; Jonesboro Right Now; YouTube; 104.9 The Fox – Jonesboro, AR; Mix 106.3

Timeline

  1. At 8:17 a.m. on Sunday, Jonesboro Police K9 Rocky bit his handler, Officer Zach Hobbs, during a search for fleeing suspect Jerry Cornealious Brown in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

  2. Officer Hobbs received treatment at an area hospital for multiple bite wounds to both arms and his upper right thigh.

  3. Jerry Cornealious Brown was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including fleeing, possession of a controlled substance, and reckless driving.

  4. Officer Hobbs and K9 Rocky were reunited, with Rocky reportedly happy to see his handler.

  5. Jerry Cornealious Brown's next court date was scheduled.

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