Corona, CA: Corona police dog Oldo dies

Oldo, a Corona police dog who teamed with his officer partner on 200 more than arrests, was euthanized April 16 after being diagnosed with stomach and prostate cancer.

Oldo, a 6-year-old Czech Shepherd, had served the department for four years, according to a news release. He was assigned to patrol and SWAT with Officer Chad Fountain. They won seven trophies in K-9 competitions.

The Corona Police Department has four patrol K-9 teams and one narcotic detection K-9 team. In 2010, those units responded to 2,685 calls, searched 364 buildings and 375 open areas, did 189 narcotic-detection searches and located 34 suspects, the news release said.

The K-9 teams also did 36 public demonstrations.

The department is replacing Oldo. Anyone who would like to make a donation on behalf of Oldo can mail it to Corona Police Community Partnership, 730 Corporation Way, Corona, CA 92880, attention Sharon Buonocore.