Kenosha library arrest; police officer recognized

Loading Video…

This browser does not support the Video element.

Kenosha officer hailed for arrest

A Kenosha police officer is hailed for his quick thinking and an arrest.

The Kenosha Police Department is highlighting the good work of its officers – and kicks off a new program by saluting Office Myles Smith.

Officer Smith chased down a suspect inside the Southwest Public Library on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 12. 

Loading Video…

This browser does not support the Video element.

Bodycam video of Kenosha police arrest

Body camera video shows the arrest of a suspect at a Kenosha public library.

Surveillance and body camera video shows Smith running through the aisles before tackling the suspect and arresting him. 

The officer showed up at the library to investigate a stolen bicycle seen outside the library. 

SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News

The suspect in this case is a registered sex offender and also had a felony warrant for his arrest. 

Officer Smith is a 10-year veteran of the Kenosha Police Department.