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Veteran Richmond Police K9 peacefully passed away

Posted at 2:30 PM, Jun 20, 2018
and last updated 2018-06-20 14:30:44-04

RICHMOND, Va. — The Richmond Police Department announced the death of retired K-9 Arek.

“K-9 Arek starting working with retired K-9 Officer Jimmy Turner in 2011. They worked as a team for seven years before K-9 Arek retired in February with Officer Turner, who spent 28 years working in the K-9 unit,” a Richmond Police spokesperson said. “Arek passed away peacefully Monday night.”

Arek’s name will be added to the memorial of all former K-9’s of the Richmond Police Department who have passed away.

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