HAYWARD, California — Hayward police officers responded to a call involving a man who entered his estranged family’s home, assaulted an elderly relative, and possessed a handgun. The suspect was apprehended without incident, according to the Hayward Police Department.During the investigation, officers discovered the suspect had hidden the handgun in the residence where the family, including children, lived. With the family’s consent, K9 Arwin and his handler, Officer Higgins, conducted a search and quickly located the loaded weapon. The suspect was subsequently arrested and charged with gun-related offenses and criminal threats, stated the department. The use of police service dogs like K9 Arwin helps save time and resources during searches while increasing the…..