A police K-9 died Thursday evening after being left for hours inside his handler’s patrol car.
The bloodhound worked as a tracking dog with the department for four years, three with his handler, Cpl. Jerahmy Williams.
The Conyers Police Department announced the loss of police K9, Zane, after he was found deceased in his handler’s patrol car Thursday evening, at approximately 5:00 p.m., at the handler’s residence in Rockdale County, Georgia.
Zane’s handler, Jerahmy Williams, has been with the police department nearly five years and is a patrol Corporal. Williams is currently on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of an internal investigation.
Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office responded to Corporal Williams’ residence last night and is currently conducting a separate investigation with the assistance of the Rockdale County District Attorney’s Office.
“We are committed to the care and proper treatment of our working K9s. We are mourning the loss of our own,” says Police Chief Gene Wilson.
