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Marcus Dudley, a former Chapmanville K-9 handler, has been arrested in Georgia after failing to appear in court for his arraignment in Kanawha County. Dudley had reported his K-9 officer, Chase, missing in April 2023. He is facing six misdemeanor charges, including falsely reporting an emergency incident, making false statements, obstructing an officer, and cruelty to animals. Dudley had previously been fired from the Chapmanville Police Department.
Marcus Dudley, the former Chapmanville K-9 handler facing charges related to the disappearance of his K-9, Chase, has been arrested in Georgia. Deputies from the Henry County Sheriff's Office apprehended Dudley at his father's home near Atlanta. He is currently held in the Henry County Jail without bond and will remain there until extradition proceedings are completed. Dudley is indicted on charges of animal cruelty, falsely reporting an emergency, and making false statements. The whereabouts of Chase, the missing K-9, remain unknown.
The Circleville Police Department in Ohio released records showing that Officer Ryan Speakman, who released his police dog on a surrendering truck driver, was repeatedly instructed not to discuss the incident before being fired. The department accused Speakman of releasing confidential information and being deceptive during the investigation. Speakman's union has filed a grievance arguing that he was fired without just cause. The civilian police review board found that Speakman did not violate department policy, but lacks the authority to recommend discipline. The truck driver, Jadarrius Rose, was treated for dog bites and has been charged with failure to comply. Attorney Benjamin Crump announced that he would represent Rose.
Morgantown Police Department's Patrol Officer First Class and K-9 handler Zane A. Breakiron was killed in a single-vehicle accident while off duty. The accident is being investigated by the Monongalia County Sheriff's Department. Officer Breakiron was a decorated officer with MPD and had served the community for almost seven years. Morgantown Police Chief Eric Powell expressed his condolences to Breakiron's family and loved ones.
Morgantown police officer, Patrol Officer First Class Zane Breakiron, was killed in a single-vehicle wreck while off duty. Breakiron was a K-9 handler and had been with the department for almost seven years. The Monongalia County Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash.