Brooksville police are remembering a K-9 who served the department for more than four years.
Titan, a German Shephard, conducted hundreds of searches leading to arrests for crack cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine.
Titan's handler Officer Chris Stockton says he was shocked to discover an aggressive cancer took Titan in a matter of days.
Stockton says in his last moments Titan still would not let go of his precious ball. Officer Stockton says although he is extremely sad about Titan's passing he is at peace knowing Titan is no longer suffering.
Passing of K9 Titan
END OF WATCH MAY 26, 2016
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The Brooksville Police Department is sad to report the passing of one of its members. K-9 Titan passed away this evening after fighting a battle with cancer.
He served faithfully for 4 plus years under the command of Officer Phil Martin and Officer Chris Stockton.
During his career, he made many felony apprehensions and assisted in the search for dozens of missing persons.
His service to the community included:
31 narcotics arrests
316 searches
700 grams of marijuana
15 grams of crack cocaine, and
41.3 grams of crystal meth.
He was loved by all members of the police department and will be sorely missed.
