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‘Brown County K-9s are not for sale': Sheriff addresses situation surrounding one of its K-9s
BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Brown County Sheriff Todd Delain wrote a letter to the community on Monday, detailing a situation involving the department's K-9 Unit. The letter from Sheriff Delain says that 'considerable misinformation' has been recently shared regarding K-9 Dorian and his handler, and that the situation needs to be updated. Village of Kimberly to explore changing police services, residents invited to listening sessions 'Our K9 Unit and Bomb Squad, which includes Dorian, is critical in explosive detection and suspicious item response here in Brown County, as well as throughout Northeast Wisconsin. I attribute those team's skills, including those of our K-9s, as one of the reasons for our success in knowing that we have safe events in Brown County, including safely hosting the NFL Draft in April which brought in over 600,000 people without any major incidents.' Brown County Sheriff Todd Delain The letter said that while each K-9 is paired with a specifically trained handler, they are not personally owned by them. 'While the bond between a handler and their canine partner is strong, it's important to understand that these are working dogs and are resources of the Brown County Sheriff's Office and you, the taxpayers,' Sheriff Delain's letter said. The letter continued, citing that recent information to K-9 Dorian is 'sick and in pain' and should be retired as 'inaccurate' and 'false.' Sheriff Delain's letter consisted of several bullet-pointed details, explicitly stating that K-9 Dorian's longtime veterinarian examined him on Friday, May 29. According to the letter, the veterinarian said that Dorian was both doing well and that there were no concerns about him 'performing his duties.' The situation arose as K-9 Dorian's handler met with Sheriff Delain on April 17, 2025, when they requested to purchase Dorian or have another organization purchase him so they could still work together at another agency. Sheriff Delain's letter said that the answer was no; however, at no point in the meeting did the handler reportedly indicate any issues with Dorian. The handler did accept a deputy role at another agency starting in June, also that it was clear that K-9 Dorian would remain and transition to a new handler. Sheriff Delain said that upon the handler's decision to accept a position elsewhere, the Brown County Sheriff's Office started planning to transition K-9 Dorian to another handler. 'It is important to know that Brown County has very successfully transitioned K9s from one handler to another numerous times in the past,' Sheriff Delain's letter said. However, multiple attempts from staff to speak with Dorian's handler were allegedly ignored. 'Dorian's handler knowingly failed to contact the supervisor; however, the handler's labor union was helpful and able to work with management to arrange for a mutually agreed upon date and time for Dorian to be picked up from the handler's house.' Brown County Sheriff Todd Delain Furthermore, Sheriff Delain added that they picked up Dorian at the house, however, they were met by a news camera. In addition, Sheriff Delain mentioned that the situation is not so simple, as getting a new police K-9 is complicated. Green Bay Metro Fire Department alerting residents of scam involving fake inspectors 'This is not as simple as accepting money to purchase another K9. The acquisition of a police K-9 involves an extensive selection process and training that takes months to complete to secure all the proper certifications. I owe it to the citizens of Brown County to do what is right for public safety. Brown County K-9s are not for sale, will not be part of a new employment deal, and will always receive the best care and treatment from unbiased professionals. I feel a strong duty to this community where I grew up and have served for nearly 30 years. I want to thank you for your trust in me and in the Brown County Sheriff's Office, I want to thank the many people who reached out to me knowing that there was more to the story. I remain committed to transparency, safety and service to all residents of our community.' Brown County Sheriff Todd Delain No additional information was provided. Local 5 will provide updates as needed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Illinois lawmakers pass bill that would protect police K9s
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois Senate passed a bill that would ensure long-term veterinary care for retired K9s. Illinois State Police are expected to create the Police K9 Care Fund, which would award grants to handlers. The grants would provide up to $1,500 in veterinary care reimbursements. 'These dogs serve bravely alongside our officers and deserve dignity, respect and care after their service ends,' said State Senator Napoleon Harris III (D-Harvey). 'This legislation makes sure we honor their loyalty with the same commitment they've shown to us.' Harris acknowledged how important K9s are for law enforcement. 'We ask a lot of K9s in the line of duty, and caring for them in retirement is the least we can do,' Harris continued. The bill now heads to Governor Pritzker's desk to be signed into law. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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Honoring a family legacy and protecting future K-9s
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — A beloved tradition returns this year, this time with the goal of protecting future K-9 officers by providing them with body armor. It all began in 2022 with a generous offer from young Annalise Kenyon. She wanted to donate all of her birthday and Christmas money to an animal shelter in honor of her Aunt Amy — or Mimi, as the kids called her — who passed away unexpectedly due to kidney failure. 'When she first passed, I wanted to donate my money to Animal Welfare League because she liked animals a lot but [my mom] said I couldn't do it. And so then I, I've always wanted to have a lemonade stand, so then I had the idea and we just kind of went with it, and then it got really bigger,' Annalise said. 'It's for our aunt who passed away, and it means a lot to us because we get to have a memory of her,' Jordan Kenyon added. Annalise and her brother, Jordan — with the help of their parents, Melissa and Gregory Kenyon — have hosted Aunt Mimi's Lemonade Stand every year since. This year, the family is growing to include Jack Neapolitan, a retired Boardman police officer — and they're going big. 'I really wanted to build this more than just how it started off, just raising money for the dogs,' Neapolitan said. 'The tremendous assets that are available in this area, and I want to showcase all of it. … Things that you can probably only see on TV, you can see in person.' It costs $1,050 for each vest, adding to the already extensive list of expenses involved with a K-9. But those vests can mean the difference between life and death for the brave, furry officers. 'The dogs and the handlers are the first ones that set off into the dark for the worst of the worst,' Neapolitan said. 'The police, they do a lot for us, and the dogs, they go through a lot of training and I think it would just be nice to have them be kept safe for any tragedies,' Annalise said. They've partnered with the nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s and after hearing Neapolitan's story of his own police dog, the organization donated the first vest in his memory. Another friend of Neapolitan made a significant donation that will cover the cost of another vest. Both of those will go to the Boardman Police Department K-9s, Jack and Mako. 'The departments, they run on tax dollars and no one wants to pay more taxes,' Neapolitan said. 'The departments' budgets are normally very strained, and there's a tremendous amount of cost people probably don't realize goes into just having a K-9 program.' In his talks with Vested Interest, Neapolitan learned that one K-9 officer was shot five times but survived, thanks to the vest, and was able to return to duty after it recovered. Last year, it poured during their outdoor event, severely cutting down their profits. So this year, they're moving to Penguin City Brewing, where they have the option of moving all the planned events inside the brewery should the weather choose to not cooperate. There will be one big bash, held from noon until 4 p.m. on June 21. It will feature demonstrations by area K-9 teams, drone demonstrations, SWAT trucks on display, food trucks and, of course, you can see Annalise and Jordan at the event, making fresh-squeezed lemonade. There is no admission fee. Their ultimate goal is to make $20,000 to protect our area's pawed protectors. Donations can be made virtually via Venmo @Melissa-Kenyon-5 or PayPal MKenyon1982@ Melissa said in the past, they've also received kind letters and donations to their home at 2039 Elm Trace St., Youngstown, Ohio 44515. Gregory says his sister would be proud of what their family is accomplishing in her memory. '[Amy] is definitely watching, definitely proud of the two kids for sure,' Gregory said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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Woman, child found dead inside Cook County townhome, officials say
The Brief The bodies of a woman and child were discovered inside a townhome in Streamwood. A large police presence responded to the scene. A neighbor described seeing blood everywhere when she went into the home. COOK COUNTY - A death investigation is underway in northwest suburban Streamwood after a woman and child were found dead inside a townhome on Wednesday. What we know A FOX 32 crew at the scene reported seeing two bodies being carried out of the home in the 1500 block of McKool Avenue early Thursday morning. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, the victims were both female: 21-year-old Janiya Jenkins and 10-year-old Uyani Jones. We spoke with a neighbor who told us her daughter was best friends with the 10-year-old victim. She said her daughter was on the phone with the victim when she heard yelling around 7:45 p.m. Wednesday night. The daughter reportedly heard the 21-year-old victim say, "Don't kill the kids." The neighbor said the 7-year-old brother of the victims, and a "baby niece," came to her house for help. She then called the mother of the children who was at work. At that point, the neighbor went into the home and found the victims dead on the second floor — one in the bedroom, the other in the hallway. She said blood was everywhere and that she believes the victims were stabbed. A different neighbor said he heard gunfire around 8:20 p.m. Wednesday. "I was here in my house around 8:20 and there was gunshots, and I was wondering what it was, and I finally came outside and I see everything that's happening. And supposedly there's like two victims, and this is usually a quiet neighborhood. So I'm not sure. This is quite interesting. Hopefully everything is resolved because I live here and don't want to worry about my neighborhood being dangerous," he said. Neither the stabbing nor shooting narratives have been confirmed by police. Dig deeper Bensenville police issued a statement Thursday morning, saying Streamwood authorities notified them of a possible crime late Wednesday night. Bensenville PD located the suspect's vehicle in Redmond Park. An extensive search of the area was conducted using drones, K9s, and support from several local agencies. It's unclear if anything, or anybody, was found. A large police presence remained in the Streamwood neighborhood this morning. No further information was immediately available. What we don't know It's unclear at this point the circumstances surrounding the victims' deaths. Updates will be shared as soon as they become available. The Source The information in this article was obtained by a FOX 32 crew at the scene in Streamwood.
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21-05-2025
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K9 confirms live pipe bombs found at Michigan tow yard
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The says a K9 officer confirmed the presence of several pipe bombs at a tow yard. Sign up for the News 8 daily newsletter K9 Loki and its handler responded to Mike's Wrecker Service on Monday in Saginaw for a report of suspicious items found inside an abandoned truck that was set to be scrapped. Loki verified the items were explosives and the officer contacted the Michigan State Police Bomb Squad. That team successfully deactivated and destroyed the devices. Investigators were able to determine that the vehicle where the pipe bombs were found was abandoned sometime in March on Saginaw's west side. 'This case exemplifies the critical role K9s like Loki play in detecting incendiary devices, ensuring public safety,' the department said in a . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
