Crime & Safety
Waltham’s Recently Retired Police K-9 Dies
'Mugsy' passed away Monday, according to the department.
The Waltham Police Department shared sad news on its Facebook page Tuesday: The department’s recently retired K-9, “Mugsy,” died Monday after suffering “some serious medical issues.”
Mugsy was partnered with Officer Joseph Hancock, who also recently retired. In his nearly nine years on the force, Mugsy was involved in many searches, tracks and rescue operations, according to the department.
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