Police K9 dies from heat exhaustion in hot car (photo). Handler placed on leave, should face charges.
Press Release edited by Shea Smith/ photo courtesy of the JCPD K9 Police Service Dog (K9 PSD) Vethos of the Junction City Police Department (JCPD), who passed away while on duty on Monday, July 6, 2026, was found unresponsive in a K9-equipped patrol vehicle. Preliminary findings indicate the cause of death was heat exposure. The …
