Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies unexpectedly

NORMAN, Okla. ( KFOR ) — A K-9 deputy has suddenly passed away and an investigation is now underway.

The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office says K-9 Dolar died unexpectedly Thursday while at a training session.

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Video of K-9 Dolar that was taken when he first arrived on duty four years ago. Deputies say he was a great canine and a better friend.

"When it's time to work he's always ready to work," a deputy said. "Me and him got real close."

Dolar was assigned to the county's detention center, sniffing out things that shouldn't be there.

"He's trained in narcotics," a deputy said. "He'll pick up on cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, MDMA, marijuana, and cell phones."

Nothing but memories remain after Dolar was said to have died during a training session Thursday.

While his cause of death is unknown right now, the sheriff's office says an investigation is underway.

They add, K-9 Dolar was very playful, but excelled at his duty.

In a statement, Sheriff Chris Amason called the loss devastating.

News 4 will be following the investigation.

The sheriff's office says it will release details on a memorial service soon.