K9 Fury – Franklin, Ohio

Died 11/11/23

Tragic Collision Claims the Life of a Heroic K-9 Officer

A devastating accident occurred on Saturday morning in the City of Franklin, Ohio, resulting in the loss of a brave and dedicated K-9 police officer. As reported by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a marked patrol cruiser, carrying two Franklin police officers and their loyal K-9 companion, collided with a 2015 Jeep Patriot driven by 21-year-old Michael T. Sims. The crash took place on South River Street near West 7th Street at approximately 10:40 a.m. Sims was reportedly traveling at a high speed and in the wrong direction on South River Street when the collision transpired. The impact caused the patrol cruiser to veer off the road before coming into contact with a tree. Tragically, the K-9, known as Fury, sustained severe injuries and was immediately rushed to MedVet. Despite the best efforts of medical professionals, Fury succumbed to his injuries, at 11:37 a.m. leaving both the law enforcement community and local residents devastated. The two Franklin police officers suffered only minor injuries and were swiftly transported to Kettering Health for evaluation and treatment. Meanwhile, Sims, who also sustained minor injuries, was taken to Atrium Hospital. After his release, he will face serious charges including felonious assault of a police officer and felonious assault of a police dog. Additional charges are expected to follow pending the ongoing investigation. The loss of a K-9 officer like Fury is a reminder of the incredible sacrifices made by police animals who put their lives in danger to protect and serve our communities. These loyal and highly trained dogs play an integral role in law enforcement operations, assisting officers in locating suspects, detecting drugs, and providing a critical line of defense. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Franklin Police Department and all those affected by this tragic event. Fury’s memory and unwavering service will forever be honored, reminding us of the selflessness exhibited by these remarkable four-legged heroes.

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Submitted By Jim Cortina

James A. Cortina has been involved with police dogs since 1972 and currently on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. Jim has been appointed as Treasurer since its inception in 1991. Jim is one of the charter members of the C.P.W.D.A. organization. Since 1975 he has been a certified professional dog trainer and received his Master Trainer Certification in 1985. During his career he has provided armed K-9 strike crowd control for security agencies in Connecticut and out of state security companies. In conjunction with other members of the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. Board of Directors, he helped to draft Connecticut Statute 53-247(e) "Intentional Injury or Killing of Police K-9" which was passed by the Senate in 1993 and also assisted in implementing the prestigious Daniel Wasson Memorial K-9 Award in 1992. In 1993 he helped coordinate the North American Police Work Dog Association Nationals in New London, Connecticut. He was appointed Training Director for the New London County Work Dog Association from 1985-1987. He performed decoy work for Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. in police K-9 demonstrations, trained several local police department canines, and coordinated training workshops for out-of-state police departments. He participated in the United States Police K-9 Association Trials in Croton on Hudson, New York in 1985 as a decoy. He is an avid photographer and received photography awards in 1989, 1990, and 1991 and currently takes photographs for the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc.
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