One driver accused of fleeing from a deputy in a congested school zone was nabbed by K-9 Venture and handler Cpl. David Ashburn Friday afternoon off Northfield Boulevard, sheriff’s deputies reported.
Suspect Christopher B. Parrish, 22, of Haynes Manor Apartments was located why trying to negotiate a woven wire fence, Ashburn reported. Venture, a German shepherd donated by Venture Express, held onto Parrish’s cargo shorts until Detective Troy Hooker and Ashburn detained him.
Parrish was charged with three counts of felony evading arrest, felony reckless endangerment, misdemeanor evading arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia.
When Ashburn and Venture responded, Sheriff Robert Arnold reported deputies were involved in a high-speed pursuit of Parrish Thursday night on state Route 840 but lost the suspect. The sheriff added Deputy Nigel Kapadia located Parrish Friday afternoon.
“He again fled Deputy Kapadia in a white Ford Mustang leading him through a congested school zone as children were letting out of school,” Ashburn reported. “Parrish fled the vehicle on foot. Deputy (Michael) Romans and K-9 Ethel were tracking the suspect toward Haynes Manor Apartments and I was called to assist.”
Sheriff Arnold said Ethel and Romans tracked the fleeing Parrish about two or three miles.
Hooker directed Ashburn to a mark near the shoreline of a creek where he believed Parrish crossed a creek. Ashburn directed Venture to a footprint and the K-9 crossed the creek.
“Soon after, he began to air scent indicating the presence of human odor,” Ashburn reported. “A suspect matching the description given leaped from the brush and began to run away from me and K-9.”
Ashburn ordered Parrish to stop and identified himself as a K-9 officer.
“I felt that the suspect had shown he had no intentions of surrendering and had repeatedly endangered his safety, the safety of the public and of deputies by continuing to evade law enforcement,” Ashburn reported. “Due to the circumstances, I released K-9 Venture to apprehend the suspect.”
Venture attached to Parrish’s right ankle but Parrish apparently kicked his leg away. Venture then grabbed Parrish’s cargo shorts and pulled him to the ground, holding Parrish until Ashburn ordered the K-9 to release Parrish.
Parrish suffered a small cut to his ankle and a small scrape on his left thigh but refused medical treatment from Emergency Medical Services paramedics.
The suspect was booked into Rutherford County Adult Detention Center where he is being held on $17,000 bond. A hearing is set June 25 in General Sessions Court.
Sheriff Arnold said the situation showed the need for another bloodhound.
“Both dogs and their partners did an outstanding job,” Sheriff Arnold said.
Sheriff Arnold thanked Murfreesboro Police officers who helped and set up a perimeter for the tracking dogs.
Capt. Jason Mathis, who supervises the K-9 program, said the K-9 team is an invaluable tool to the sheriff’s office. The K-9s and their partners train countless hours and form a strong bond. These officers and their K-9s are on alert 24/7 and are ready in an instant to assist in tracking violent criminals, as well as assisting in finding missing, endangered persons, and missing children.
“We couldn't have this program without the support of our community and for several local business owners such as Dan Wilson, owner of Papa’s Hot Sauce in Murfreesboro, who contributes and supports our program tremendously with donations and supplies and Brad Allen, chief executive officer of Venture Express Inc. in La Vergne who donated the money to purchase K-9 Venture, who helped apprehend this latest suspect,” Mathis said. “We appreciate the continued support of these business owners as well as others who give us continued support.”
Biscuit is a tiny 5 month old girl that loves everyone and everything. She loves to play and loves to snuggle. Her size isn't very big, but her heart is. She is the best companion dog for a child.
Primary Breed Terrier
Mixed Yes
Sex Female
Altered Yes
Coat Length Medium
Grooming Needs Low
Shedding Amount Moderate
General Color Tan
General Age Baby
General Size Potential Small
Activity Level Highly Active
Exercise Needs High
Indoor/Outdoor Indoor
Requires a Yard Yes
Requires Home with Fence Any Type
Energy Level High
Housetrained Yes
Reaction to New People Friendly
Likes to Vocalize Some
Obedience Training Needs Training
Personality & Behavior Qualities Leash trained, Good in a car, Lap pet, Playful, Affectionate, Eager to please, Intelligent, Gentle, Goofy
Good with Kids Yes
Owner Experience Needed None
Compatibility Qualities Older/ considerate kids only, Good for seniors/ elderly, Apartment appropriate, Needs companion animal
Axle is a beautiful boy that was trained in the Nashville Prison system; he is gentle with people and other animals. Great companion.
Sex Male
Altered Yes
Primary Breed American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Length Short
Grooming Needs Low
Shedding Amount Moderate
General Color Tan
General Age Young
General Size Potential Large
Ear Type Erect
Personality and Behavior
Activity Level Highly Active
Exercise Needs Moderate
Indoor/Outdoor Indoor Only
Requires a Yard Yes
Requires Home with Fence Any Type
Energy Level Moderate
Housetrained Yes
Reaction to New People Friendly
Likes to Vocalize Some
Obedience Training Has Basic Training
Personality & Behavior Qualities Leash trained, Crate trained, Good in a car, Obedient, Playful, Independent/ aloof, Affectionate, Eager to please, Intelligent, Gentle
Compatibility Information
Good with Kids Yes
Good with Adults All
Good with Cats Yes
Good with Dogs Yes
Mulder was adopted as a puppy, but came back when his family took new jobs & were leaving him kenneled for 12 hours a day. He is now about 10 months old, approximately 70lbs, & needs regular walks / exercise & playtime.
Father: schnauzer/Rottweiler
Mother: grey hound/blue heeler/aussie mix
Primary Breed Giant Schnauzer
Sex Male
Altered Yes
General Color Black
General Age Young
Personality and Behavior
Activity Level Highly Active
Exercise Needs High
Indoor/Outdoor Indoor Only
Requires a Yard Yes
Requires Home with Fence 6 foot
Energy Level High
Housetrained Yes
Obedience Training Has Basic Training
Personality & Behavior Qualities Crate trained, Intelligent
Good with Adults All
Compatibility Qualities Older/ considerate kids only
Dori is around 9-yrs-old, great with kids/cats/and dogs and Operation Education had been helping with her for at least a year at a home where her human-mom was dying. As the mom is finally in the last stages of her life, her kids didn’t want to handle the dogs (there were several) so they stuck them outside. They had been, before then, well taken care of.
Please go to http://onthefifthday.chipin.com/doris-heartworm-treatment to help with the costs of treating her! We do not raise the adoption fee when we have to treat them; heart worm treatment can be expensive, but Dori's is early stage.
Primary Breed Border Collie
Sex Female
Altered Yes
Coat Length Medium
Grooming Needs Moderate
Shedding Amount Moderate
General Color Black with White
General Age Adult
Pattern Bicolor
General Size Potential Medium
Eye Color Brown
Tail Type Long
Personality and Behavior
Activity Level Moderately Active
Exercise Needs Moderate
Indoor/Outdoor Indoor Only
Requires a Yard Yes
Requires Home with Fence Any Typ
Energy Level Moderate
Housetrained Yes
Reaction to New People Friendly
Likes to Vocalize Quiet
Obedience Training Has Basic Training
Personality & Behavior Qualities Likes to swim, Affectionate, Eager to please, Even-tempered, Gentle
Compatibility Information
Good with Kids Yes
Good with Adults All
Good with Cats Yes
Good with Dogs Yes
Owner Experience Needed Breed
Location 37129
Are you a stay-at-home mom? Retired? Want to help animals but cannot adopt one or donate money? On the Fifth Day currently needs volunteers to transport dogs to the vet / clinic and various other activities! We would like to do adoption events, but need help working the event and getting dogs there. We can use help at the sanctuary for various projects, bathing, and playing with the animals. We always need help with fundraisers and tabling! We need people to do home visits before we approve an application. We could also really use someone with experience grant writing! Or, let us know your special skills & talents; I’m sure we can find a way to put them to use.
Download the application at https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0BzRSZNr5PDkqNzJkNjk4ODUtZTA2YS00NTUxLTg2OGYtZGM0OWExNzRjM2I0&sort=name&layout=list&num=50 and email it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Please use the subject line: On the Fifth Day volunteer
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Reesie was passed off like a piece of mail. In fact, he had a note on him when he was dropped on someone's porch. He's a typical chocolate Chihuahua in that he chooses his company quite carefully. He's around 4-yrs-old, is the perfect lap dog, and needs medical attention due to his skin allergies. Reese's Pieces has eyes that will melt your heart!
Primary Breed Chihuahua
Sex Male
General Color Brown/Chocolate
General Age Adult
Indoor/Outdoor Indoor Only
Requires a Yard No
Requires Home with Fence Any Type
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Reese could use your help with a vet visit. He has some skin allergies and needs to go to the vet before going home with you. Please contribute to his vet fund at http://onthefifthday.chipin.com/reeses-vet-care or volunteer to transport him there by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Skid is a nut; will kill your chickens and outdoor cats. Needs scheduled exercise at least twice daily.
Whats he good for? Incredible play-buddy, loves to get right up in bed and cuddle with you, high-energy guy for a high-energy person, completely gentle with children and indoor cats, and hes one of the most beautiful dogs weve ever seen. Skid is vetted and neutered. This Lab-mix is available for only the most special Guardian
Primary Breed Labrador Retriever
Sex Male
Altered Yes
Up-to-date Yes
General Age Young
General Size Potential Large
Ear Type Uncropped
Personality and Behavior
Exercise Needs High
Indoor/Outdoor Indoor Only
Requires a Yard Yes
Requires Home with Fence Any Type
Energy Level High
Personality & Behavior Qualities Affectionate
Compatibility Information
Good with Kids Yes
Good with Adults All
Good with Cats No
Maggie is incredibly gentle. She does GREAT with other animals.
Maggie was pulled from Greenbrier Animal Control when her stray time was up; she & her 10 unborn puppies were scheduled to be euthanized, but the AC officer thought the world of her. She did end up having her pups at the shelter, but all are now with us & looking for homes! Maggie has been very depressed, but is coming out of it.
Sex Female
Primary Breed Boxer
General Color Tan
Indoor/Outdoor Indoor Only
Requires a Yard Yes
Requires Home with Fence Any Type
Bear is an extremely special dog for an extremely special family. His independence and gentle spirit shine brightly as he walks through life blindly. He adores dogs, children and all people, although he wouldn't say that about cats(!) Bear is low-energy and "love" and "affection" are his favorite activities.
Primary Breed Chow Chow
Sex Male
Altered Yes
Up-to-date Yes
General Color Black
General Age Young
General Size Potential Medium
Ear Type Uncropped
Has Special Needs Yes
Personality and Behavior
Indoor/Outdoor Indoor Only
Requires a Yard Yes
Requires Home with Fence Any Type
Personality & Behavior Qualities Affectionate
Compatibility Information
Good with Adults All
Owner Experience Needed Species
Compatibility Qualities Older/ considerate kids only
