Died 8\/28\/18
\nHandler – Officer Jeramiah Frauenberger<\/p>\n
Nowata police dog struck by semi, killed after intoxicated woman reportedly lets him out of patrol car<\/p>\n
A woman could go to prison after a police dog was hit by a semi and killed. Nowata police say the woman let the dog out onto Highway 169, where it was hit by a semi. It\u2019s something that Nowata Police Chief Mike McElhaney says would have never happened if the woman had just listened to the officer. The Nowata Police Department is mourning the loss of Smokey, a CLEET certified drug detection dog. \u201cThis is unfortunate. I hate it,\u201d said McElhaney. \u201cIt\u2019s basically, we lost an officer, a very valuable tool for our department, a friend, and a companion.\u201d Police say Officer Jeramiah Frauenberger stopped two people walking down the center of Highway 169 Tuesday night. A woman, who police believe was under the influence of something, asked Frauenberger if he had his dog with him and if they could have a ride. Officers say Frauenberger told the woman he did have his dog with him and that he couldn\u2019t take them anywhere. \u201cAt that time, he said he seen her reaching for the door and yelled, \u2018Do not open that door!\u2019 and she did. She opened the door,\u201d said McElhaney. According to police, Smokey jumped out of the car and ran across the highway, but when he heard his handler call, he turned and ran back across the highway and was struck by a semi. \u201cThe truck driver didn\u2019t see him,\u201d stated McElhaney. \u201cUnfortunately, our dog, Smokey, was killed.\u201d The Chief says this is a devastating loss, not only for the department, but also for the community. He credits their K9 program with taking countless drugs off of the streets. \u201cIt\u2019s a felony, whether she meant to do it or not,\u201d he said. \u201cA K9 officer was killed in the line of duty. The fact is the lady was intoxicated and she didn\u2019t have to open the door.\u201d Killing a police dog has a possible fine of $1,000 and up to five years in prison. The Nowata Police Department are planning a memorial service for Smokey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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