Died – 7/9/16
Handler – Officer Rusty Cunningham
Retired Bellaire K-9 dies
According to Police Chief Mike Kovalyk, retired Bellaire K-9 Marcus died Saturday morning at the home of his partner, Officer Rusty Cunningham. Marcus was the department’s first and only police dog, joining in 2006 and retiring in 2014 due to medical conditions. Marcus was responsible for several large drug seizures and suspect apprehensions. The K-9 also paid visits to Bellaire schools and was welcomed by the general public. Chief Kovalyk offered thanks to all who supported the K-9 program.