Died – 6/9/16
Handler – Deputy Chad Doyle
Ingham County Sheriff K9 officer Nicko dies after surgery
The Ingham County Sheriff’s department has announced that one of their K9 officer dogs, NICKO , has died after complications from surgery. Lt. Gene Wriggelsworth made the announcement on Friday, June 10, 2016. He said that NICKO passed away on June 9, after undergoing surgery for Colonic Torsion. NICKO was 6 years old and had been a member of the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office for 5 years. NICKO worked on police patrol and also on explosion detection. NICKO was partnered with Deputy Chad Doyle, and both were members of the Ingham Regional Special Response Team. NICKO assisted every police agency in Ingham County, and also worked with the FBI, DEA, US MARSHALS and Homeland Security with Fugitive Apprehensions and Explosive Detection Sweeps. He also assisted the Secret Service with a presidential detail, and conducted demonstrations for local children.