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Donation of replacement K9 Vader to Polk County
A former handler and the company HBK-9 fully funded and donated a 15-month-old German shepherd named Vader to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. The new K9 joins Deputy Natalie Oestreich to replace her previous partner, Ace, who was forced into early retirement following a line-of-duty shooting injury.
Donated K9 Vader Joins Polk County Sheriff
The Polk County Sheriff's Office added a 15-month-old German shepherd named Vader to its active team as a replacement partner for Deputy Natalie Oestreich. Vader was fully funded and donated following the early retirement of Oestreich's previous K9 partner, Ace, due to a line-of-duty shooting injury.
Stolen vehicle pursuit and patrol car collision
Jessica Johnson was arrested following a vehicle pursuit in Hillsborough County after allegedly driving a stolen vehicle, nearly striking a deputy, and ramming a patrol car. Deputies ultimately stopped the vehicle using a tactical PIT maneuver.
Polk County Sheriff's Office Adds Replacement K9
The Polk County Sheriff's Office added a 15-month-old German Shepherd named K9 Vader to its active team, donated by HBK-9. Vader is partnered with Deputy Natalie Oestreich to replace her previous K9 partner, Ace, who retired following a line-of-duty shooting injury.
Stolen Vehicle Chase and Patrol Car Crash
A Tampa woman was arrested following a vehicle pursuit after deputies tracked a reported stolen SUV to a business complex. The driver refused to stop, nearly struck a deputy, and rammed a patrol car before law enforcement used a tactical maneuver to halt the vehicle.
Lower Keys human trafficking and exploitation arrests
A multi-agency law enforcement operation in the Lower Keys led by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office resulted in 15 arrests. Suspects face charges including soliciting prostitution and using a computer to solicit sexual activity with a minor.
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