A police K9 with the Fishers’ Police Department in Indiana, was killed while tracking two suspects. According to a release from city of Fishers, the five-year-old Belgian Malinois, Harlej, was deployed after a man ran, and refused commands, during a traffic stop.
The release states:
Shortly after, the officer heard a gunshot and K9 Harlej went missing. After several hours the male suspect was taken into custody. The suspect was transported to an area hospital where he received medical treatment for a minor leg injury.
Officers searched the area and found Harlej dead from gunshot wounds.
Two people involved in the incident have been arrested. One suspect, identified as 19-year-old Richard D. Garrett Jr., is facing a slew of charges, including:
Striking a Law Enforcement Animal Level 6 Felony
Criminal Recklessness with a Deadly Weapon Level 6 Felony
Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle Level 6 Felony
Theft-Receiving Stolen Property Level 6 Felony
Residential Entry (2 counts) Level 6 Felony
Resisting Law Enforcement “A” Misdemeanor
Possession of Marijuana “B” Misdemeanor
Unauthorized Entry into a Vehicle “B” Misdemeanor
Possession of a Handgun without a License “A” Misdemeanor
Police also arrested 19-year-old Rashaana L. Farrow for False Informing “B” Misdemeanor. Both suspects were taken to the Hamilton County Jail.
Donations can be made to the Fishers Police Foundation on line at this link or in person at the Fishers Police Department.
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The really sad thing about this is that Richard D. Garrett Jr will most likely spend more time in jail for possession of Marijuana than he ever will for killing the K-9 officer. Another brave police K-9 at the rainbow bridge watching over our pets. Rest in peace K9 Harlej, my sincere condolences to your handler, family and fellow officers, I know how much you will be missed.
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