One of Patrol’s original four canines has passed away while in retirement. K-9 “Joey” passed away Wednesday night due to unexpected health reasons. K-9 Joey was commissioned into service with Patrol in August of 2000 and served for eleven years until August of 2011.
K-9 Joey and her partner, Trooper Kelly Broad, were stationed out of the Sheridan area throughout her career. Trooper Broad and K-9 Joey also worked many details statewide together throughout their years of service. Since Joey’s retirement, Trooper Broad has continued his service with Patrol in the Sheridan area as Joey relaxed at home with Trooper Broad and his family.
Joey is credited with locating over 200 pounds of marijuana, $70,000 in cash and multiple other drug seizures throughout her career. Thank you K-9 Joey for your years of service to Wyoming and our condolences to Trooper Broad and his family.