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    PPD K9 is taking bite out of crime

    Posted on October 16, 2020

    Ptl. John Arnold and his canine partner, “Nico,” graduated with their FDLE Canine Association certifications on June 17, qualifying them to serve the PPD as a narcotic detection and patrol unit. Photo from June 2020, after Arnold and Nico’s graduation.

    Perry Police Department (PPD) Chief Jamie Cruse highlighted the success of one of the department’s newest dual purpose canine units at the city council’s most recent meeting.

    According to Cruse, the K9 training completed in June “has already paid off,” after Ptl. John Arnold and his canine partner “Nico” recently apprehended a burglary suspect who was found hiding in tree and helped alert officers to seize nearly 60 grams of methamphetamine.

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