Guardian of the Hill: Rick Ennis Remembered | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

A beloved Chapel Hill police officer and K-9 partner, Rick Ennis, passed at 62 after a 30-year career devoted to community service and family. Known for his bond with German Shepherds Kopper and Otto, he was honored as one of the “Guardians of the Hill.” A passionate outdoorsman who cherished fishing and hunting with loved ones, Rick lived most of his life in Chapel Hill before retiring to Hampstead with his wife Mary. He is survived by his daughter Koryn, sisters Elizabeth and Susan, and his wife Mary — and preceded in death by his son Trey, parents, and sister Mary Kathryn. A memorial…