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Amherst police mourn loss of retired K9 officer

Amherst police mourn loss of retired K9 officer
Amherst police mourn loss of retired K9 officer(Source: Amherst Police Dept.)
By Avery Williams
Published: Dec. 13, 2022 at 1:17 PM EST

AMHERST, Ohio (WOIO) - Amherst police are mourning the loss of retired K9 officer Czar.

The department announced the 13-year-old dog’s passing on Monday.

Czar lived with his partner, Amherst Police Chief Mark Cawthon, and his family.

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