BRISTOL, Ind. (ADAMS) – An Indiana State Police K-9 has been euthanized after suffering from a sudden illness.
Zeus was an eight-year-old German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix who spent six years with the department, with last year with Trooper Logan Hensley on the Indiana Toll Road. Before that, Zeus spent five years working in Fort Wayne at the Indiana State Police Post.
He was responsible for the recovery of over $540,00 in fraudulent credit cards, 361 pounds of marijuana, 12 arrests, and more during his career.
Indiana State Police with the Toll Road Post released the following:
The Indiana State Police is saddened to announce the passing of K9 Zeus. Zeus was an 8-year-old German Shephard/Belgium Malinois mix who patrolled with Trooper Logan Hensley for the last year on the Indiana Toll Road. Zeus was previously with Sgt. Tyson Waldron (Ft. Wayne Post) for 5 years. Zeus came to ISP from Hungary and after completing his training he was originally partnered with Sgt. Waldron. Zeus originally retired because of Sgt. Waldron’s promotion, but circumstances changed, and Zeus was brought out of retirement and reassigned to Trp. Hensley. As one might expect, Zeus was more than happy to leave retirement and get back to work doing what he loved.
Zeus was specifically trained in narcotics detection as well as suspect apprehension. During his career Zeus is responsible for the recovery of:
$540,700 in fraudulent credit cards
56 illegally possessed firearms
5 pounds of methamphetamine
1.2 pounds of cocaine
3.3 pounds of heroin
361 pounds of marijuana
$145,094 in seized drug money
12 suspect apprehensions
October 14, 2022, Zeus was humanely euthanized after battling a sudden illness for several days.
