End of Watch for SAPD K9

 

SAN ANGELO, TX —The San Angelo Police Department announced on Wednesday, January 31, the death of one of its furry compatriots. San Angelo Police K9 Duke died on Wednesday.

“It is with great sadness we announce the death of San Angelo Police K9 Duke, SAPD’s Public Information Officer, Richard Espinosa said. “K9 Duke started his career with the SAPD in 2013, serving the department for seven years and ten months. K9 Duke was enjoying retirement under the care of his previous handler and partner, Officer Frank Flores.”

The statement continued, “Officer Flores, the Flores family, and the San Angelo Police Department are deeply saddened at the loss of such a well-loved and devoted member of our police family. K9 Duke was a hard-working partner who selflessly served the City of San Angelo and Tom Green County citizens.”

Duke was responsible for locating large quantities of illegal narcotics and much more evidence and contraband during his career with the SAPD. The police department said he will be greatly missed.

SAPD asks the public to join them as they honor the life and loyal service of SAPD K9 Duke.

“Prayers go out to Officer Flores, his family, and the members of our department,” Espinosa concluded.

Subscribe to the LIVE! Daily

The LIVE! Daily is the "newspaper to your email" for San Angelo. Each content-packed edition has weather, the popular Top of the Email opinion and rumor mill column, news around the state of Texas, news around west Texas, the latest news stories from San Angelo LIVE!, events, and the most recent obituaries. The bottom of the email contains the most recent rants and comments. The LIVE! daily is emailed 5 days per week. On Sundays, subscribers receive the West Texas Real Estate LIVE! email.

Required

Most Recent Videos

Post a comment to this article here:

X Close