Orange County K-9 Association

03/25/2026

01/30/2026

01/20/2026

Very proud of this outstanding K-9 Team! Continue doing great things! 🔥🐾🔥

12/25/2025

🐾🎄 Merry Christmas from the Orange County K-9 Association 🎄🐾

From our loyal four-legged partners to the dedicated handlers who serve beside them—we’re sending heartfelt holiday wishes to every family across Orange County.

Whether you're celebrating at home or standing watch in service today, may your Christmas be filled with peace, joy, and the comfort of knowing you're never alone. Our K-9s are curled up by the fire (or ready for duty!), reminding us all of the power of partnership, protection, and unconditional love.

Stay safe, stay warm, and know that the Orange County K-9 Association is grateful for your support all year long.

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Merry Christmas!

11/24/2025

🐾 Celebrating K-9 Kato 🐾

After 9 years of service, K-9 Kato is officially retiring at nearly 11 years old. Side by side with his handler, Deputy Vinnie Iannuzzi, Kato has protected Orange County with courage, loyalty, and heart.

1st Sergeant Jeremy Yela, Supervisor of the K9 Unit, shared:
“Kato’s career reflects the true spirit of our K9 teams—dedicated, fearless, and inspiring. His legacy will live on in every future handler and dog we train.”

Thank you, Kato, for keeping our community safe. Enjoy your well‑earned retirement full of love, rest, and play! 🐕💙

11/08/2025

🕊️ Honoring a Hero: K-9 Roger 🕊️

Yesterday, we bid farewell to retired K-9 Roger, who passed peacefully at the age of 15.

Roger was a fierce and faithful Belgian Malinois who served with pride alongside Sgt. Justin Butterfield. Their partnership was built on trust, grit, and a shared mission to protect. Both retired in 2021, but Roger’s legacy continues to echo through the K-9 community he helped shape.

To the Butterfield family, we extend our heartfelt condolences. Roger wasn’t just a working dog—he was family, and his impact will never be forgotten.

1st Sgt. Jeremy Yela, K-9 Division Supervisor, shared:
“Roger was the kind of dog that made you proud to wear the badge. His drive, loyalty, and heart set the standard for what a K-9 should be. He’ll always be remembered as one of the greats.”

Rest easy, Roger. You’ve earned your wings.

UPSTATE K9 🐾💙

11/07/2025

🎉🐾 Happy 4th Birthday to K-9 Jett! 🐾🎉

Today we’re celebrating one of Orange County’s finest four-legged officers—K-9 Jett! This energetic and loyal partner has been serving alongside Deputy Brian Burger with unwavering dedication and heart.

Whether he’s tracking, training, or simply soaking up the love from our community, Jett brings strength, smarts, and a whole lot of tail wags to the job. His bond with Deputy Burger is the kind of partnership that defines the best of K-9 service—built on trust, teamwork, and mutual respect.

Join us in wishing Jett a paws-itively amazing birthday! Drop a 🎂 or 🐶 in the comments to show him some love!

10/30/2025

Outstanding Job to Dep. Solomon and his partner K-9 Enzo! Also a big shout out to the other Deputies that assisted on scene.

🚨 DOMESTIC INCIDENT – CAMPBELL HALL 🚨

This past Sunday night, Deputies responded to a domestic incident involving a gunshot in the Campbell Hall area. Upon arrival, they observed 25-year-old male in the driveway. He was immediately detained.

Following interviews with the family, it was determined that after a verbal argument, the suspect retrieved a handgun, exited into the backyard, and fired a round toward the woods. When Deputies arrived, the weapon was no longer in his possession.

Deputy Luke Solomon and his K-9 partner Enzo initiated a track and evidence search through a large field, wooded area, and ravine behind the home. After several minutes, K-9 Enzo tracked into a water-filled area and alerted to the firearm—partially submerged in mud. The search continued, and moments later, K-9 Enzo located a loaded magazine hidden beneath high grass near the ravine.

With the firearm and magazine recovered, the suspect was transported to the Sheriff’s Office and charged with:

🔹 Criminal Possession of a Firearm (Class E Felony)
🔹 Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree (Class A Misdemeanor)
🔹 Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class A Misdemeanor)

He was arraigned and released pending a future County Court date.

We commend Deputy Solomon and K-9 Enzo for their outstanding work in locating critical evidence and ensuring the safety of all involved.

Please note: Criminal charges are allegations. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

10/08/2025

Congratulations to our very own Dep. John VandenDooren and his K9 partner Steele on his certification and award! Great job to our fellow K9 teams throughout the region who also certified today! Keep up the good work!🐾💙