Died – 11/7/19
Handler – Officer Jordan Wentworth
Portage police say farewell to fallen K-9 officer
Authorities said a Portage Department of Public Safety K-9 officer died due to medical complications. Many officers paid tribute to the fallen police dog Zorro on Thursday night at the VCA Southwest Michigan Animal Emergency and Referral Center.Zorro was 4-years-old and served with Portage police for two years by tracking suspects. Officers prayed for the dog after medical staff at the animal hospital had to euthanize the police dog. He had to be put down because of a medical condition. The public safety director for portage police and fire said the ceremony at the hospital was a final farewell to Zorro. Recently, Zorro assisted giving candy out on Halloween to trick-or-treaters.