Police K-9 helps catch one of Colorado Springs’ most wanted suspects

Published on August 21, 2019

A Colorado Springs Police Department K-9 named Kylo is being credited for helping to catch one of the city’s most wanted crooks.

Zackary Burns made several appearances on our “Monday’s Most Wanted” segment until he was captured last week. Burns is accused of attempted murder, robbery, even snatching a 72-year-old woman’s purse in broad daylight.

“It played out pretty well,” said Officer Jason Falette.

Officer Jason Falette and Kylo were working on an unrelated call near 19th and Uintah last week when police spotted Burns. When officers with a Tactical Enforcement Unit attempted to contact him, police say he immediately ran.

“We got lucky and got a perfect area to have a foot chase,” Falette said. “He ran into a wide open field and we managed to be in position ahead of him.”

Falette says the suspect ran directly towards him and Kylo. Officers gave several canine warnings, but says Burns continued to run. Read More