Executive Summary
- Mark Dawson, 21, was arrested following an alleged carjacking at knifepoint.
- A police pursuit ensued after the suspect fled a traffic stop, crashing on Garland Avenue.
- LMPD officers utilized K9 units to apprehend the suspect after he fled on foot.
- Dawson faces new violent felony charges in addition to an outstanding warrant.
The Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) has arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with an alleged carjacking at knifepoint near the intersection of 11th and Broadway. Mark Dawson was taken into custody following a vehicle pursuit and a subsequent foot chase involving police K9 units.
According to the LMPD, officers responded to the area after a woman called 911 around 11:30 p.m. on January 30 to report she had been the victim of a carjacking. Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement located the stolen vehicle. When officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the driver refused to yield, initiating a pursuit.
The chase ended when the suspect crashed the vehicle on the 3900 block of Garland Avenue and fled on foot. Police stated that officers, assisted by K9 units, tracked and apprehended Dawson. He was transported to UofL Hospital for treatment of a dog bite sustained during the arrest but is expected to recover.
Legal Ramifications
Authorities noted that Dawson was already wanted on an outstanding warrant for a violent felony and now faces new charges related to the carjacking and evasion of police. This arrest likely resolves the outstanding warrant while initiating new criminal proceedings regarding the events of January 30. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
