The San Juan Police Department is mourning the loss of a special K9 named Rex.
On June 2nd,2016 Mc Allen PD Investigated the heat related death of San Juan K9 rex at Officer Juan Cerillo's residence in McAllen, Texas.
He was arrested June 4th,2016 for cruelty to animals-- a class A misdemeanor. Officer Cerillo has been suspended without pay pending the outcome of an internal investigation and a criminal investigation. The San Juan Police Dept released a statement saying, "He was a very special K9 and loved by all members of this department and this community. K9 Rex placed his life on the line many times to protect his fellow officers as a tactical dog. He will be laid to rest in an appropriate ceremony later this week. We will greatly miss him."
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