BAINBRIDGE, Ohio — The Bainbridge Township community is mourning the loss of a beloved K-9 officer who worked with the Bainbridge Township Police Department for nearly 10 years.
According to a Facebook post, Ozzie, a K-9 officer, died on Monday at just 10-years-old with his partner, Sgt. Jon Weiner, at his side. Ozzie joined the Bainbridge Township Police Department in May 2012 and was trained in tracking, area search, criminal apprehension, and narcotics detection, including marijuana, heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine.
Additionally, during his time on the force, Ozzie and Sgt. Weiner worked closely with the Valley Enforcement Regional SWAT Team and was responsible for the apprehension of several criminals, including a murder suspect, and the detection of narcotics.
"Ozzie’s loss will be deeply felt by all the members of the Bainbridge Twp. Police Department," a Facebook post from the law enforcement agency reads.
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