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Mantua Police Department mourns the death of police K-9 Vader

The Mantua Police Department

K-9 Vader who was 7-year-old old in this photo take on April 12, 2018.

Posted at 7:49 AM, Jul 23, 2019

and last updated 2019-07-23 08:22:57-04

MANTUA, Ohio — The Mantua Police Department is mourning the death of beloved police K-9 Vader.

Vader, who recently struggle with ailing health, came to the department seven years ago.

Per the request of Lt. Kenneth Justus, Vader's handler, there will be no funeral service.

The department said the K-9 program's future is undetermined at this time.