Died – 3/3/23
Handler – Sergeant Reynolds
Beckley K-9 unit passed due to illness
Deputy Chief David Allard reported the loss of a dear K-9 unit with the Beckley Police Department. K-9 Gema, a 6-year-old Belgian Malinois, passed Friday, March 3, 2023. Gema was partners with Sgt. Reynolds who had been taking care of Gema constantly during a serious illness. During one of the several doctor visits to Virginia Tech, Gema succumbed to her illness. K-9 Gema served the people of Beckley for four and a half years and will be greatly missed. Chief Bailey expresses to keep Sgt. Reynolds and the Beckley Police Department in thoughts and prayers during this time.