Frightened, the dog ran under the waterway passage and got stuck in the dark tunnel. She was too scared to move until a cop came to save her. Usually, Officer Brazil is available to help. In fact, he didn’t hesitate to rescue a dog in need. Peggy Edwards shared her story on Facebook on May 02, 2016, and it became viral. It was a heartfelt story that warmed all of our hearts. Her story was about an incredibly kind policeman named Joe from Woonsocket, Rhode Island. The story began with an adorable but nervous Yorkshire terrier getting scared off by a car. First, the dog escaped into a tunnel for cover.