Panama City Beach Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Friday, July 10, 2009
Add to My HeroesPoncho
K9 Poncho died while searching for three felony suspects in a wooded area near Back Beach Road and Alf Coleman Road.
Poncho became separated from his handler during the search and failed to respond to calls to return. A large search was initiated by he could not be located. His remains and collar was located two years later but it could not be determined how he died.
K9 Poncho had served with the Panama City Beach Police Department for one year.
Bio
- Breed Belgian Malinois
- Gender Male
- Age Not available
- Tour 1 year
Incident Details
- Cause Unidentified
- Weapon Person
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsRest in peace K-9 Poncho. What a hero!
RabbiLlewis S. Davis
March 27, 2017
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