Four in custody following drug investigation

Four suspects are in custody after an investigation of drug activity, Cape Girardeau police Sgt. Kevin Orr said Sunday.

At about 7 p.m., K-9 officer Roy Rahn and Cpl. Zeb Williams arrived at the intersection of Hanover and Cousin streets. One man fled and was caught by the police dog. Two other males and a female were also arrested on drug charges.

While at the police station one of the males became combative and assaulted Orr. All four suspects are currently being held pending formal charges.