On May 21, 2026, Officers Jon Keen and Caleb Boyles responded to a disturbance and reported no-contact order violation at a residence on Edgewood Drive. The plaintiff advised the suspect, Francisco Purdue, a non-Native not living on the Settlement, attempted to enter the house multiple times and refused to leave. Upon arrival, officers learned the suspect had fled the area on foot and was hiding in the nearby woods.
Officers established a perimeter and began a coordinated search calling in Aseni, the MNPD’s K9 unit, along with the team’s drone unit led by Sergeant Justin Walden. After ensuring the plaintiff locked herself and her children securely in the home, an extensive search of the wooded area began. Officer Walden located the suspect by drone, hiding in weeds in a field approximately 500 yards from the residence. As Purdue attempted to move farther away, Officer’s Boyles, Keen, K-9 Aseni and K9 handler Officer Logan Ludovissy closed in on foot.
The suspect was safely located and taken into custody in a field near the 3000 block of H Avenue. He was arrested for violation of a no-contact order and interference with official acts.
This incident highlights the effectiveness of teamwork and technology, with drone support and K9 tracking playing a key role in safely locating and bringing in the suspect. Together, they improve search efficiency, increase officer safety, enhance awareness, and help bring incidents like this one to a safe and successful resolution.