Fall River Police Mourns Loss of Retired K-9 Jospeh

Fall River police mourns loss of retired K-9 Jospeh

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — The Fall River Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its beloved K-9s. According to a post on Facebook, K-9 Joseph passed away on July 25. He served the department alongside his partner, Officer Kevin Lopes, until he retired in 2021. Over the years, the department said K-9 Joseph helped find missing people, backed up officers during dangerous calls, and provided emotional support during tough times. "He spen…

Fall River police announce passing of former K9 Joseph

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — The Fall River Police Department has announced the passing of a former city K9 who retired from the FRPD in 2021. Former K9 Joseph passed away on July 25, according to a Facebook post from the department. Joseph was partnered with Fall River police officer Kevin Lopes where the pair worked tracking missing persons and providing backup on calls. Joseph joined Officer Lopes’ family after leaving the FRPD. The social medi…