Police K-9, Rudy Dies
Date:
11/25/2009Summary:
Rudy was found deceased this morning in his kennel. No foul play or negligence is suspected.Contact:
It is with deep regret the Yuma Police Department informs the Yuma Community of the death of one of their Drug Detection K-9’s.
Canine, Rudy was found deceased this morning in his kennel. He was taken to a local veterinarian clinic where an examination and other tests will be performed to determine a cause of death. No foul play or negligence is suspected.
Rudy has been with the Yuma Police Department since February of 2003. He was the third K-9 to join the ranks of the Yuma Police Department K-9 Unit. Rudy is currently partnered with Detective Shawn Bledsoe and had been since August 2005.
Rudy was an integral part of the K-9 Unit and the Yuma Police Department. He served the Yuma Community well and was highly devoted to his handler and partner, Detective Bledsoe. Rudy will be greatly missed by all.
Contact: Captain Susan Otero at (928) 373-4754
