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Retired Westchester Police K-9 Dies: 'We Are Grateful,' Department Says Retired Westchester Police K-9 Dies: 'We Are Grateful,' Department Says
Retired Westchester Police K-9 Dies: 'We Are Grateful,' Department Says A beloved retired Westchester County Police K-9 is being remembered for both his dedicated service and his outgoing nature that made him a hit with the public.  The Westchester County Police Department announced the death of retired K-9 Jax on Wednesday, Jan. 3.  According to the department, Jax served with Officer Christian Gutierrez in several assignments, including parkway patrol, Playland Park in Rye, and the Mount Kisco precinct. He was also trained in narcotics detection and apprehension. Jax also participated in many public relations details and wa…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
K-9 Officer Lex Tracks Down Carmel Domestic Violence Suspect K-9 Officer Lex Tracks Down Carmel Domestic Violence Suspect
K-9 Officer Lex Tracks Down Carmel Domestic Violence Suspect A suspect involved in an alleged violent domestic dispute couldn't outrun a police canine in Putnam County, who tracked him down as he attempted to flee and hide from police in Carmel. Putnam Police Sheriff’s Deputy Vincent Dalo, Sgt. Timothy Keith and K-9 Lex, members of the canine unit, were dispatched to a home in Carmel to offer an assist to the Carmel Police Department, where there was a report of a male suspect who was involved in a violent domestic incident in the area. Dalo was able to track down an article of the suspect’s clothing, which was used as a “scent article.” Dalo introdu…

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by Zak Failla