North Carolina K-9 Suddenly Dies

"It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of K9 Rony. Rony has been with our department for the past five years and was a great asset in many investigations and a true companion to his handler MPO C. Berry. He will be greatly missed!"

Staff Writer
March 6, 2019

Hickory (NC) Police K-9 Rony died suddenly this week. (Photo: Hickory PD/Facebook)Hickory (NC) Police K-9 Rony died suddenly this week. (Photo: Hickory PD/Facebook)

The Hickory (NC) Police Department reports that one of its K-9s died suddenly from unknown causes this week.

On Facebook the department reported:

"It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of K9 Rony. Rony has been with our department for the past five years and was a great asset in many investigations and a true companion to his handler MPO C. Berry. He will be greatly missed!"

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