Audrain County Sheriff’s Office Introduces K9 Jax and K9 Andi
The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office has selected two new K9’s.
K9 Jax is a black and tan male German Shepherd dog, and was selected by Sergeant Derek Chism to replace the retiring K9 Chal.
The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office says Jax was named to show their appreciation to Marj Graf and the Graf Family business who have been huge supporters of the K9 program over the years.
K9 Andi is a wolf’s grey female German Shepherd dog and selected by Sheriff Matt Oller to replace the retiring K9 Apollo.
Sheriff Oller says Andi was named in memory of Audrain County Deputy Sheriff Andy Early, who was critically injured in a duty related car crash on December 27th, 1996, and died of his injuries on February 1st, 2006.
Initial training for Jax and Andi is Tuesday, May 30th at the Boone County Sheriff’s Office K9 Training Center. Training to certification in Narcotics Detection (Meth, Heroin, Cocaine and derivatives), Tracking Building Serches, Aggression/Apprehension, Area Searches and Obedience is expected to last 8-10 weeks.
More In Audrain County
- Audrain County and Boone Health to Sign Non-Disclosure Agreement to Evaluate Future Hospital OptionsAudrain County and Boone Health to Sign Non-Disclosure Agreement to…… Continue Reading
- Multiple Copper Thefts Reported in MexicoMultiple Copper Thefts Reported in Mexico Mexico Public Safety is…… Continue Reading
- Mexico Public Safety Issues Arrest Warrant for Mexico Man Wanted for Several Shots Fired IncidentsMexico Public Safety Issues Arrest Warrant for Mexico Man Wanted…… Continue Reading
- Three Separate Vacant Mobile Home Arson Investigations Underway in Audrain CountyThree Separate Vacant Mobile Home Arson Investigations Underway in Audrain…… Continue Reading
- Suspicious Activity in Mexico Leads to Stolen Vehicle PursuitSuspicious Activity in Mexico Leads to Stolen Vehicle Pursuit An…… Continue Reading
- Mexico Public Safety Investigating Counterfeit Bill Passed at an Area BusinessMexico Public Safety Investigating Counterfeit Bill Passed at an Area…… Continue Reading
Most Recent News
- KWWR Sports Report 4/26/2024KWWR Sports Report 4/26/2024 The Mexico High School baseball team…… Continue Reading
- Mexico, Missouri Bowler Kevin Duncan Achieves Perfection Once AgainMexico, Missouri Bowler Kevin Duncan Achieves Perfection Once Again Kevin…… Continue Reading
- KWWR Sports Report 4/23/2024KWWR Sports Report 4/23/2024 The Mexico Bulldogs baseball team lost…… Continue Reading
- KWWR Sports Report 4/20/2024KWWR Sports Report 4/20/2024 Mexico High School celebrated their two…… Continue Reading
- Two Vandalia Men Injured in Jefferson City CrashTwo Vandalia Men Injured in Jefferson City Crash Two people…… Continue Reading
- Fulton Man Charged After Allegedly Pushing Woman Off a BridgeFulton Man Charged After Allegedly Pushing Woman Off a Bridge…… Continue Reading
- Arrest Warrant Issued for Audrain County Business Employee Accused of Stealing Over One Hundred Thousand Dollars in DepositsArrest Warrant Issued for Audrain County Business Employee Accused of…… Continue Reading
- KWWR Sports Report 4/16/2024KWWR Sports Report 4/16/2024 The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the…… Continue Reading