Lee County, FL – A fugitive wanted in Lee County was arrested Wednesday after allegedly striking a sheriff’s K9 multiple times during his capture, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the suspect, Austin Staiano, was being sought by the Fugitive Warrants Unit for violating pretrial release on charges that included possession of a firearm, resisting an officer, and drug possession.
According to investigators, detectives located Staiano in the Suncoast Estates area, but he fled upon seeing deputies. K9 Handler Jacob Sahagian and his partner K9 Vader tracked Staiano and found him hiding under a trailer home…