Ligonier Valley PD K-9

05/26/2026

05/18/2026

La Vigneta will be hosting a benefit for the Ligonier Valley K-9 unit. They reached out and were gracious enough to sponsor this fundraiser to help with Kilo's retirement upkeep and the upkeep of the new K-9 Unit. As most of you know, our K-9 program is completely funded through donations. If you can make it, please come support the K-9 program and win some prizes. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at the link below in the first comment or on the day of the event. The event is on June 6th from 2pm-8pm at 221 West Main Street in Ligonier. Thank you for your support.

05/12/2026

Today was a bittersweet for the LVPD. At tonight’s LVPD Commission meeting Kilo was officially retired and his badge number 4621 will be officially retired from active use. It is a sad day for me as my best friend and partner will no longer be beside me in my police car every shift. Thank you to the Commission members, the Officers, the citizens of the Ligonier Valley and my family for their continued support. Kilo will be well loved and cared for during his retirement by my family and I. Thank you for your service, 4621!!!

04/17/2026

Join us for the Ligonier Wine Mixer — an eventful evening to support Ligonier Valley Police K9 Unit! We will have basket raffles, Poulich BBQ Express, Music by East Coast Turnaround! You wont want to miss this, so come drink some wine and have a good time! Don't miss out on the fun and good vibes!

Join us for the Ligonier Wine Mixer—sip, eat, listen, and unwind with great wines and even better vibes!

03/26/2026

Kilo and I would like to thank everyone that came out and bought tickets to our annual bash last Saturday the 21st. I had a great time talking to everybody about the future of the LVPD K9 program. There were so many people that reached out to show their support of Kilo and the program. A huge thank you to the members of the Waterford fire department. They cooked all the food, which received so many compliments and set everything up. After the bash, the members presented the K9 fund with a check for just over $6000 for the continuation of the program. We can not thank the members enough for their contribution and continued support!!!

03/14/2026

Last call on the bash tickets to support the k9 program and the firehall!! Please come out and support both worthy programs!

03/10/2026

At today’s LVPD Commission meeting the K9 fund received a generous donation from the Officer Brian Shaw Foundation to help continue the LVPD K9 program. This donation will be used to help purchase a K9 and training costs. We as a department and a community thank the Shaw family for this donation and look forward to continuing the K9 program for the citizens of the Ligonier Valley.

02/15/2026

To the citizens of the Ligonier Valley. Shortly after Kilo’s 11th birthday, he began to have some serious medical issues. After receiving the diagnosis, we had a difficult decision on our hands. I decided for Kilo’s health he would immediately be retired from active duty with with the LVPD. Kilo will now live the retired life being spoiled by my wife and children. After his last workday, I went to the Ligonier Giant Eagle to get his retirement meal. The owner, Matt Faccenda graciously donated steaks for him.

The question will come up about the future of the K-9 program. Fortunately, the Lvpd commission has decided that the program will continue. That being said, I will take some time to enjoy Kilo at my home before I make any decisions. I will address the Police Commission at the next meeting with any questions and also to formally ask that his badge number, 4621 be officially retired.

Thank you to everyone that showed their love and support for my best friend and partner!!

02/08/2026

It’s that time of year!! We are having our annual bash with Waterford fire hall on March 21st. Tickets are $40 each. This is one of our biggest fundraising events of the year and the tickets go fast. If anyone is interested let me know. I can deliver in the Ligonier Valley!!! As always, Kilo and I thank your for your support.

02/06/2026

Happy 11th birthday to my partner and best friend!!!!