Austin Carter, 30, was disarmed by a drone, a possible first in law enforcement
7 hours ago
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- A California sheriff's office used a drone with a magnet to disarm a wanted man by removing a knife from his hand.
- The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office deployed the drone and a robotic K9 unit to arrest Austin Carter, who had a criminal history and was barricaded in his home.
- After disarming Carter and clearing obstacles with the robotic K9, officers subdued him, and he received medical attention before being jailed without bail on multiple felony charges.