HomeMy Public PortalAbout1996_01_16_R002 The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
PRESENTED January 16 ~
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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