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K-9s Die in Police Car Heat | Philadelphia News
A New Jersey sergeant faces serious charges after two highly trained K-9s died in his custody—left alone in a malfunctioning patrol car during a scorching 81-degree day. Rip, a narcotics dog, and Boomer, a bomb detection specialist, succumbed to heat stroke, sparking outrage and an urgent investigation. Records show the officer was at the courthouse for hours, and the vehicle’s broken AC system may have played a key role. Suspended and facing criminal prosecution, Henderson’s case underscores the devastating consequences of negligence—and the immense responsibility entrusted to those who…
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