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Handler – Deputy Chris Hryc
Citrus County Police dog passes away
Citrus County Sheriff Jeff Dawsy is sad to announce that K9 Zeus, one of the agency’s greatest patrol dogs, passed away over the weekend. K9 Zeus was being kenneled at a local animal hospital while his handler, Deputy Chris Hryc, was out of the county. This is a common practice for K9 handlers to ensure their dogs are properly cared for while they are away. Unfortunately, Zeus developed a severe case of bloat (a condition which is not uncommon to German Shepherds) and was found deceased in his kennel Saturday morning. K9 Zeus worked as a patrol dog with Dep. Hryc for almost 5 years. During this time the duo was responsible for an extraordinary amount of Intelligence Led Policing-related arrests while working alongside patrol units. Their teamwork led to hundreds of drug arrests, thousands of dollars and vehicles seized, multiple catches of suspects, and more. “When Dep. Hryc and Zeus showed up on a call or traffic stop, they were a force to be reckoned with,” said Sgt. Ryan Glaze, head of the K9 unit. “In most cases, even the suspects knew who they were which often resulted in an easier, non-confrontational traffic stop. They truly created a safer environment for everyone. K9 Zeus is irreplaceable and will truly be missed by all of us, especially those who worked alongside of him.” Please keep Dep. Hryc and his family in your prayers. A K9 dog is part of each handler’s family and it will be difficult for them to adjust to life without him in the coming months.
