NEW ALBANY, Ohio — New Albany's first police dog was struck and killed by a vehicle last night, New Albany police confirmed.
The death occurred around 8 p.m. at Rt. 62 and Yantis Road. New Albany police were not releasing details of how the dog, Bungee, was killed.
The Belgian Malinois male joined the police department as its first K-9 member in August. The 3-year-old was purchased with $7,500 in grants from the New Albany Community Foundation and The Limited Foundation. The dog's primary duty was to detect narcotics.
