A U.S. Marshal kicked a 9-month-old Schnauzer named Yoshi during an arrest operation in Memphis, Tennessee, on February 4, 2026, leading to claims of injury by the dog’s owner, Emma Hollingsworth.
Incident Overview
The event occurred while eight marshals arrested Hollingsworth’s boyfriend, Jaquize Henderson, on a warrant for commercial burglary in north Mississippi. Videos from Hollingsworth’s phone and an apartment camera show Yoshi barking and running near a K-9 unit, after which an agent kicked the dog away. Hollingsworth stated the kick was forceful and unprovoked, resulting in a vet diagnosis of a broken rib requiring medication.
Owner’s Reaction
Hollingsworth expressed outrage, saying Yoshi “didn’t even do anything” and questioning the agent’s actions. She was “very mad” about the incident captured on video.
Agency Response
The U.S. Marshals Service stated the dog got loose, ignored commands to restrain it, and aggressively tried to attack their working K-9. They described the kick as a “last-resort, split-second action” to control a dangerous situation, not done with malice, and reminded owners to leash pets at all times per local laws.
