K9 Jethro, Canton Police Department, Ohio

K9 Jethro

Canton Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, January 10, 2016

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Jethro

K9 Jethro succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained early the previous morning while attempting to apprehend a burglar inside a grocery store at 1272 Harrison Avenue SW.

Officers had responded to an alarm activation at approximately 1:15 am and located the subject inside. The subject disobeyed officers' commands and Jethro was deployed. The subject opened fire, striking Jethro three times. The man then fled and continued firing at officers, who returned fire.

The man was taken into custody a short time later after he was found and suffering a gunshot wound to his leg. He was subsequently convicted and sentenced to 34 years in prison for killing Jethro and 11 years for burglary, with the sentences to run consecutively.

K9 Jethro, Badge number 60, was transported to Stark County Veterinary Emergency Clinic but died as a result of the wounds.

Bio

Breed German Shepherd
Gender Male
Age 2
Tour 2 years

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, January 9, 2016
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to 45 years

burglary, k9 apprehension

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I read about this horrible event right after it happened. My prayers are with K9 Jethro and his partner .I’m very sorry for the loss your police department must feel.
The years the perpetrator received as punishment is not in any way comparable to the years K9 Jethro could have made a difference to and for his community.
We know that God has a plan but it’s difficult to understand when we see low life scum destroy angels that He gives to us.

Debra Horton. Citizen
He paid a price we can never repay

February 5, 2025