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Former Fairfield police officer charged, turns himself in, in case of K9 death
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk Charles Nichelson , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· June 30, 2026
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Key points Silas was let go from the Fairfield Police Department on June 18, six days after the K9 officer's death. The K9 officer, a German Shepherd, died earlier this month while serving with the Fairfield Police Department.
A former police officer has turned himself in and been charged in connection with the death of a K9 officer. The incident is being investigated by the Ennis Police Department.
The K9 officer, a German Shepherd, died earlier this month while serving with the Fairfield Police Department. The department's Internal Affairs division was involved in the case.
Further details about the incident and the charges against the former officer, Joseph Silas, are available from the source. Silas was let go from the Fairfield Police Department on June 18, six days after the K9 officer's death.
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Category: safety Published: June 30, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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