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Bodycam footage from Vancouver, Washington shows a 40-minute standoff with a suspected impaired driver who refused to surrender; K-9 Midas was deployed through the driver's side window, enabling officers to take the suspect, Brandon Wells, into custody. Wells was booked on charges of attempting to elude police, driving under the influence, reckless driving and resisting arrest.
Benny, an 8-year-old Golden Retriever who served as Disneyland’s security dog for six years, officially retired as a cast member in Anaheim. His handler, Kevin, will care for him at home. Benny’s retirement was celebrated with a party where he enjoyed a hot dog and playtime, as Disney Parks thanked him for his safety contributions at the park entrances.
Benny, an 8-year-old security dog at Disneyland, retires after six years of service as a security cast member in Anaheim. Known by several nicknames, Benny celebrated with a retirement party that included his first hot dog in years, tennis balls, and generous petting from coworkers. His K-9 handler, Kevin, will now care for him at home, continuing Benny’s legacy of safety at the park’s entrances where they helped keep guests and staff safe. Disney Parks publicly thanked Benny on Instagram for “49 years of dog service” and his impact on magical moments.
DOJ security footage shows a K-9 briefly sniffing a stairwell door seconds before Cole Allen allegedly entered the White House Correspondents’ Dinner armed with a shotgun; the handler pulls the dog away as Allen sprints through a doorway, prompting questions about security lapses and deterrence at the event.
US Army Staff Sgt. Payton May and his former K-9 partner, Yyacob, have been reunited after years apart. The pair first bonded during a deployment in Iraq, but were separated when May was reassigned to Texas. Yyacob, who developed separation anxiety, was unable to work with another handler and was eventually retired. Thanks to American Humane, Yyacob was transported to San Antonio to live with May, who is now an instructor. The reunion was timely, as May had recently lost another dog, Towzer. American Humane will cover Yyacob's veterinary care for life.
A K-9 named Rivan, a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois, died after being "violently and repeatedly stabbed and kicked" by inmates affiliated with the MS-13 gang while protecting a correctional officer responding to a violent attack at the Sussex I State Prison in Virginia. The officer, Kharmishia Phillip Fields, was unharmed due to her training and Rivan's courageous actions. The inmates involved were verified members of MS-13 and were in the U.S. illegally. The Virginia Department of Corrections intends to seek prosecution of the inmates to the fullest extent of the law, and a memorial service is being planned for Rivan.
A Virginia police dog named Rivan was fatally stabbed and kicked by MS-13 gang members during an attack at Sussex I State Prison while accompanying corrections officer Kharmishia Phillip Fields. The K-9, who had been part of the unit since 2019, died despite attempted lifesaving measures. Officer Fields, who was unharmed due to her training and Rivan's actions, received the agency's full support. The inmates involved, three of whom are verified MS-13 members from El Salvador and Guatemala, were in the U.S. illegally and incarcerated for serious charges. The Virginia Department of Corrections plans to pursue prosecution, and an investigation into the assault is ongoing.
A Florida K-9 named Mary Lu helped law enforcement find a missing and endangered 11-year-old girl in a park bathroom after tracking her to a neighbor's house and then to a nearby apartment complex. The K-9 alerted deputies to a locked bathroom door at a park, where they found the girl safe and unharmed. The sheriff praised the K-9 unit for their exceptional skills in reuniting the girl with her family.
A Rockford Police K-9 was shot and killed while responding to a call near Sandy Hollow Golf Course. The suspect, located in south Rockford, exchanged gunfire with officers, resulting in the K-9's death and the suspect sustaining a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. The Winnebago Boone County Integrity Task Force will lead the investigation into the incident.
A Ventura County sheriff's deputy and his K-9 partner were injured when their vehicle was struck by an alleged drunk driver in Malibu. The driver, who was already on probation for DUI, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. The deputy and his K-9 were responding to a call for a suspicious person when their SUV was hit by a speeding white Mercedes. The deputy suffered non-life-threatening injuries and the K-9 sustained a minor cut. Both were transported to a local hospital.
A man died and a sheriff's office K-9 was seriously injured after a shooting in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The incident occurred during a disturbance involving weapons, and the man and a sheriff's deputy exchanged gunfire. The man died at the scene, while the injured K-9 is receiving critical care at a veterinarian hospital. The deputy involved is on administrative leave, and the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation.
The Ohio police officer, Ryan Speakman, who was fired for releasing his K-9 on a surrendering truck driver, continuously cried and discussed the incident with colleagues and relatives, according to newly released records. Despite being warned by the police chief to stop talking about the incident, Speakman was deceptive and released confidential information. The Circleville Police Use of Force Review Board determined that department policies were followed, but Speakman was terminated for not meeting the department's standards and expectations. The officer had begged the chief to not take his dog away, but it is unclear if he was able to keep the dog after his termination. The truck driver, Jadarrius Rose, suffered dog bites and was charged with failure to comply.
The Circleville, Ohio, police officer who released a police K-9 on an unarmed Black man has been fired, according to the department. The officer's actions during the incident did not meet the department's standards and expectations. The man was bitten by the police dog following a vehicle pursuit. The department's use of force review board determined that the agency's policy for the use of canines was followed. The training facility responsible for the K-9 stated that their protocols are standard for service dogs used by various law enforcement agencies.
The search for Kona, a missing K-9 from Reedley Police, has ended tragically as the dog was found dead just outside of Visalia. Kona had escaped from his handler's home on July 4 and was believed to have been struck by a vehicle before succumbing to his injuries in a nearby vineyard. The California Highway Patrol will evaluate whether a hit-and-run report will be taken, and an investigation into the original escape will continue. The community expressed condolences for Kona's handler and questioned the circumstances surrounding the dog's confinement during the Fourth of July.
A K-9 named Kantor from the Rowan County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina died from heat exhaustion in a tragic accident. The dog was left in a patrol vehicle with the engine running and air conditioning on, but the engine shut off, causing the temperature inside the vehicle to rise. The handler's family member, who was unaware of the K-9 protection system, failed to activate it, resulting in the dog's death. The sheriff's office has conducted an investigation and implemented policy changes to prevent similar incidents in the future. Kantor's remains now ride in the passenger seat with his handler.