Memorials to Fallen K-9s
2002 page 8 National Police Week May 12-18 F.A.S.T. Co. donates cards to all partners of all working dogs/horses |
Dept. addresses available for those who want to send condolences to officers. See below
working on this page, waiting for photos, etc to print cards.
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K-9 TURBO April 22, 2002 
Deputy Sherri Bagwell Bay County Sheriff's Office PH: 850 747-4700 3421 Hwy. # 77 - Panama City, FL 32405 Bay County Sheriff's Office Cyber-Substation Sheriff Guy M. Tunnell 3421 N. Hwy 77 Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 747-4700. ... Panama City News Herald for article only
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04-22-2002 Bay County Sheriff’s Office Mourns the Loss of Turbo Today, we mourn the loss of a 8 year Bay County Sheriff’s Office veteran. Sheriff’s Office K-9 Turbo passed away Friday, April 19, 2002 after a debilitating illness. Turbo was born in Largo, Florida and joined the Bay County Sheriff’s Office after extensive training in Bay County with his handler, Deputy Sheriff Sherri Bagwell. During his career, Turbo was responsible for the apprehension of numerous suspects with his tracking abilities but excelled in his abilities to search out and locate illicit narcotics which led to hundreds of drug arrests. Turbo was assigned to the Field Services Division in 1995 where he spent three years working Patrol. In 1998, his social skills were recognized and he was assigned to the D.A.R.E. Program where he spent his remaining years, working with the children of the Bay County School System giving thousands of hours helping them to learn about the dangers of drug and substance abuse. Turbo was buried at a country site near his home with a small service attended by his family and friends of the Bay County Sheriff’s Office. Sherri called and is putting photo in the mail. Tnx .. |
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K-9 FAX LODD April 23, 2002 
Officer Brian Harpp Lake County Sheriff Dept. IN 3811 S. Liverpool Rd. Hobart, IN 46342 - 219 755-3392
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LAKE COUNTY CANINE DIES DEFENDING LAKE COUNTY POLICE OFFICER’S BEING ATTACKED Lake County Sheriff John Buncich announced this morning , that Lake County Canine “ Fax” died after undergoing emergency surgery and treatment for wounds received while the canine was defending two Lake County Officer’s who were attacked by a vicious Pit-Bull. Lake County Sheriff John Buncich states that early this morning, approximately 12:26 AM, Lake County Officers Nate Jazyk, Brian Harpp and canine partner, “Fax,” responded to a call in reference to a suspicious vehicle in the wooded area of the 49th Ave. & Wilson St. The area is well know as a dumping ground for stolen vehicles. Upon arrival and while searching the area, officer’s located a 4x4 Maroon vehicle, parked without lights. As the officer’s approached the vehicle the driver activated the 4x4 and started to drive towards the officer’s, with bright lights, on disregarding the officer’s instructions to stop. Officers again instructed the driver to stop. The driver finally stopped and the driver exited the vehicle walking towards the officer’s. As the male subject walked toward the officer’s he mumbled something and immediately afterwards a large Pit Bull jumped from the vehicle and attacked Ofc. Harpps and his canine partner Fax. Canine Fax immediately defended the officer and a vicious fight took place between the Pit Bull and the canine German Shepard Fax. The male subject was instructed to call off the Pit Bull or risk the dog being shot. Both dogs were finally separated and the Pit Bull was placed in the 4x4 by the male subject. The officer’s then placed the male subject under arrest for resisting law enforcement, disorderly conduct, public intoxication, battery on law enforcement and criminal trespass. As Officer Nate Jazyk was attempting to place the male subject under arrest the male subject began to resist. While Officer Jazyk was struggling with the subject the Pit Bull managed to jump from the vehicle and rush officer Harpp and his canine partner Fax. Officer Harpp drew his service weapon and shot and killed the attacking Pit Bull. The male subject identified as Robert L. Dorman Jr., age 38, of Gary, was taken to the Lake County Jail. The canine Fax, was rushed to the Calumet Emergency Veterinary Clinic where the canine later died from complication of injuries sustained during the performance of his duty, defending and protecting his partner from harm. Lake County Canine Fax’s full name is Fax vom Wimbachtal and would have been 8 years of age this July. Fax has been the canine partner of Officer Harpp’s since he was 1-1/2 years of age and has been in service as a regular patrol canine for about approximately 6 years. Residents have placed flowers at the site of the dog fight, and the police have lowered their flag to half staff. An official ceremony will be help May 10, 2002.
Man offers own pet to replace dead police dog April 26, 2002 GARY, IN - A Gary man has offered to give his dog to the Lake County Sheriff's Department as a replacement for the German shepherd that died after a fight with a pit bull. "I know how attached a person can get to a dog," said Dwight Taylor, 46. "When I saw that story about the police dog that died, it reminded me of my dogs." Taylor said Wednesday he was willing to give his 11-month-old German shepherd mix, Ol' Boy, to Ofc. Brian Harpp, whose canine partner, Fax, died from complications during surgery. The Lake County Commissioners, however, voted Wednesday to buy a new dog to replace Fax. The dog fight took place Tuesday as police were investigating a report of a suspicious vehicle. While Robert Lee Dorman Jr., 38, was being arrested, his pit bull lunged toward Harpp and Fax. Harpp shot and killed the pit bull, and Fax was taken to a Schererville veterinary clinic. His wounds were not life threatening, but he died from a reaction to the anesthesia. Dorman has been charged with criminal recklessness and criminal mischief. 
BRIAN JUST GOT A BELGIAN MALINOIS NAMED TICO (June 15, 2002)
Lake County Commissioners honor fallen police dog Officer receives $5,000 check to replace Fax, killed in mauling. BY BILL DOLAN Times Staff Writer - Posted on Thursday, 5/09/02 CROWN POINT -- Lake County police Officer Brian Harpp wiped tears from his eyes Wednesday as County Commissioners honored his fallen police dog, Fax. The voice of County Commissioner Frances DuPey -- whose son has been a county police handler for seven years -- wavered as she read the tribute and announced a $5,000 gift to Harpp to buy a new canine to replace Fax, who was mauled by a pit bull April 23 in the line of duty. She said the board commended Fax, "for his valiant efforts and valor in the line of duty while protecting officers of Lake County, Indiana which resulted in his sacrificing his life." "I appreciate the check," Harpp told the audience at the commissioners meeting, "but it is not what I'm looking for. I think everyone knows what I want and cannot have." DuPey said she understood. "I was very touched by what happened," she said. "A police dog is like a family member. We hope this money will help toward the purchase of a new dog, which many people don't realize the officer himself has to purchase." Harpp replied, "On behalf of myself and the office of the sheriff, I appreciate the support I've received from everyone who is helping me get through this period." Harpp, Ofc. Nathan Jazyk & Fax were investigating an intruder parked in a field near 49th Ave. & Wilson St. when the truck driver released a pit bull that attacked Fax. Harpp was forced to shoot and kill the pit bull. Fax later died of injuries from the mauling. The pit bull's owner, Robert Lee Dorman, 38, of 4606 Woodbridge St., Gary, has been charged with criminal mischief. Cards
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