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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1996_01_16_R002 The Town of Leesburg, Virginia RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION: PRESENTED January 16 ~ 96- 2 ADOPTED January 16, RETIRING LEESBURG POLICE CANINES "BUDDY" AND "REX" FROM SERVICE WHEREAS, Canine Police Dog "Buddy" was assigned to Sergeant John Scott Ebersole and began service to the Leesburg Police Department on December 30, 1988; and WHEREAS, Canine Police Dog "Rex" was assigned to Private First Class Scott A. Warner and began service to the Leesburg Police Department on December 16, 1989; and WHEREAS, during their dedicated service to the Town of Leesburg, "Buddy" and "Rex" successfully achieved the titles of Police Dog I, Police Dog II and Narcotic Detectors, through the United States Police Canine Association; and WHEREAS, "Buddy" and "Rex" performed a variety of tasks to include numerous demonstrations for schools, nursing homes and the general public; and WHEREAS, "Buddy" and "Rex" were successful in the apprehension of suspects in many cases including the following. In March 1989, Buddy responded to a residence for a subject trespassing and wanted on a warrant. A search of the residence was conducted where the suspect was found hiding in a second level bedroom at which time he was arrested. In May 1989, Buddy responded to a residential breaking and entering where the suspect was found hiding in a second level bedroom, at which time police officers made the apprehension. · In May 1989, Buddy responded to the scene of a bank robbery where the suspect fled on foot with an undetermined amount of money. A track 1996 1996 RESOLUTION: -2- RETIRING OF CANINES "BUDDY" AND "REX" FROM SERVICE was initiated and Buddy recovered $1,255.00. The suspect escaped in a vehicle but was later apprehended. In February 1990, Rex was called to the scene of a vehicle accident which resulted from a pursuit. It was believed that the suspect abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot. Rex was deployed and ran directly to the vehicle where he alerted police officers. The suspect was hiding inside the vehicle and surrendered to the police. In February 1990, Buddy was called to a residence to assist narcotic officers with a search warrant. Buddy was requested to do a narcotics search of an area. He quickly alerted and indicated the presence of narcotics in a desk. A more thorough search of this desk was conducted where over 2 pounds of marijuana was discovered hidden behind a stack of books. Buddy's narcotics search led to the arrest of several suspects. In March 1990, Buddywas called to assist narcotics officers with a search warrant at a housing complex. Buddy searched the second floor and indicated the presence of narcotics in a travel bag in a closet. Having searched the bag, rocks of crack-cocaine and a total of $1,298.57 was seized. A total of 55 rocks of crack-cocaine was discovered in the residence which led to several arrests. In May 1990, Buddy responded to a housing complex in reference to a subject who was wanted for assault and battery. The suspect fled on foot across the street to another housing complex. A track was initiated where the suspect was located and apprehended. In June 1990, a vehicle pursuit from Frederick, Maryland to the Town RESOLUTION: -3- RETIRING OF CANINES "BUDDY" AND "REX" FROM SERVICE of Leesburg resulted in an accident involving the vehicle on the bypass. The suspect fled on foot and was seen on Davis Avenue. Rex was called to the scene of the suspect's last known location and tracked through several open areas locating the suspect hiding in a tree. The suspect was apprehended by police and charged with traffic violations and auto larceny. In September 1990, Rex was called to the scene of a breaking and entering of a local business. A track of the suspects was initiated, resulting in the apprehension of a suspect hiding between parked vehicles. A short while later, two additional suspects were apprehended. Rex was then re-deployed to conduct an article search in the area where the suspects were apprehended. Through this search, Rex located a hammer which was used to break the window of the business, as well as items taken from the business. All three subjects were charged with breaking and entering. In January 1994, while on patrol with K-9 Buddy Officer Ebersole discovered a breaking and entering in progress, at a bank in the southeast quadrant of town. The suspect was inside throwing and destroying items such as computer equipment, typewriters, cash drawers and telephones. The suspect was then observed exiting through a broken glass door and was ordered to halt but continued walking toward a parked vehicle. Buddy was released and apprehended the suspect. The suspect was charged with destruction of property to the sum of $50,000 and breaking and entering. -4- RESOLUTION: RETIRING OF CANINES "BUDDY" AND "REX" FROM SERVICE In January 1995, during a search for juvenile suspects wanted for escape and felonious assault on a law enforcement officer, Buddy responded to a wooded area at the rear of Graydon Manor where a state police helicopter spotted one of the suspects running through the woods. The suspect exited the woods and was ordered to halt but then turned and attempted to escape. Buddy was released and apprehended the suspect. The other two suspects were subsequently apprehended by police All three subjects were charged with escape from a juvenile facility, felonious assault of a law enforcement officer and officers. holding larceny. In April 1995, Rex responded to assist the state police on a traffic stop and a narcotics search of the vehicle. Once inside the vehicle, Rex immediately alerted at the rear floor area and indicated the presence of a narcotic. A more thorough search of the floor area revealed a hidden compartment where two ounces of marijuana were discovered. The suspect was arrested for possession of marijuana and traffic offenses. In August 1995, Rex responded to assist officers with a traffic stop. Rex was deployed to do a narcotics search of the exterior of the vehicle. Rex alerted and indicated the presence of a narcotic substance under the passenger side of the wheel well. A bag containing an ounce of P.C.P. was discovered under the hood behind the battery. A hand gun was also discovered. Rex then searched the interior of the vehicle where 22 foil packets of P.C.P. were discovered underneath the front passengers seat. The suspect was arrested and charged with possession of P.C.P. and -5- RESOLUTION: RETIRING OF CANINES "BUDDY" AND "REX" FROM SERVICE traffic offenses. THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: The Town Council of the Town of Leesburg recognizes the outstanding service of "Buddy" and "Rex" and upon their retirement, eternally entrusts the care of Buddy to Sergeant John Scott Ebersole and the care of Rex to Private First Class Scott A. Warner. PASSED this 16th day of January , 1996. ATTEST: Clerk of Council James E. Clem, Mayor R:buddy