K9 Stash is an English Springer Spaniel who was born on 06/07/2013 in France and underwent narcotics detection training at Storm Dog Tactical in Delaware, OH. Stash was originally given the name “Ita”, but that was changed when it was decided to name him Stash. “Stash” is a common term used in the drug industry, and due to Stash being a single purpose narcotics detection dog, Stash felt fitting for his name.

Stash has spent his career assigned to the MARMET Drug Task Force and has played a vital role in fighting the drug issues in Marion. Stash has played a part in sniffing out several high-level drug and money seizures throughout his career.

Phone: (740) 387-2525
clowe@marionohio.org

Ranger is a two-year-old Belgian Malinois imported from Holland. Just like Six, Ranger wouldn’t be here without the support of our community and we’re going to work everyday to protect our community and thank you for bringing him here.

You can follow K9 Ranger’s career on Facebook, K9 Ranger – Marion PD.

Phone: (740) 387-2525
melliott@marionohio.org

K9 Shanel is a Belgian Malinois born in France on August 6, 2021. Shanel came to the U.S. in May of 2023 where she trained with Storm Dog tactical for several weeks before being assigned to Officer Ryan Kelly. Together, the completed a 5-week training and certified in Drug Detection, Article Searching, Tracking, Apprehension and Obedience. Officer Kelly and Shanel trained with various agencies throughout central Ohio. They were released to work together in our Patrol Division in June of 2023.

During her first 7 months of work, Shanel had nearly 90 deployments. She has assisted our patrol division in taking several grams of dangerous drugs off the street, assisted in the apprehension of multiple wanted individuals and located items during article searches.

Shanel has completed a few public demos, including the National Night Out in 2023. She enjoys interacting with the public at these events. To follow Shanel’s career, you can follow her on Facebook, K9 Shanel- Marion PD.

We would like to thank AKC Reunite, the Marion K9 Project, and other donors for providing the funds to purchase Shanel.

Phone: (740) 387-2525
r.kelly@marionohio.org

Retired K9 Joker is a Belgian Malinois, born on May 13, 2014. He was born in France where he lived for several years competing in the French Ring, before being imported to the United States. He retired in September of 2023.

He received his training through Storm Dog Tactical in narcotics detection, criminal apprehension, evidence recovery, Patrol work, and handler protection. Joker and Officer Wheeler became a team in February of 2018 and they are currently assigned to the Patrol Division.

Phone: (740) 387-2525
rwheeler@marionohio.org

Retired K9 Six is a Dutch Shepherd who was born in France June 16th 2011 and began his career at the Marion Police Department in November 2013 with his handler Lt. Mark Elliott. Lt Six retried the summer of 2022.

On December 29th 2015 both Officer Elliott and K9 Six were promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Six is a dual purpose Police K9 trained through Storm Dog Tactical in Sunbury, Ohio. He is trained in narcotics detection, criminal apprehension, evidence recovery, tracking, and patrol work. Six is part of a continued training program at Storm Dog Tactical with several other K-9 units from across the state of Ohio. When requested, he assists these units in their communities and those units have also assisted here in Marion. Six is a member of the Marion Police Department’s Special Response Team and has attended additional specialized training.

Six was purchased through donations made by the Marion Community. The two largest donations were made by the Brandy Winfield Memorial Poker Run and the American Legion Post 584. He was given the name Six to honor and thank both organizations. Brandy Winfield was a Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy killed in the line of duty in 2004. His unit number was 5106. To have someone’s “six” is military term for having someone’s back so it was fitting to honor the American Legion with the name as well. The entire Marion community stepped up at a time when our department was in need of officers and brought Six here to watch his partners as well as all of the officer’s backs.

When he’s not at work or training, Six works to repay our community for bringing him here through public relations events such as demos at local events, schools, senior centers, etc. to educate the community on the uses, purposes and importance of police K-9s. He has made several requested appearances at law enforcement and K9 fundraising events and support events throughout Ohio and surrounding states to always back his blue line family. When he’s not busy with work and appearances, he lives at home with his partner and family.

He has made several friends across the globe with the help of social media and his very own Facebook page. You can friend him at Marion Six or follow him at K9 Six on Facebook to keep up on all he’s doing.

Phone: (740) 387-2525
melliott@marionohio.org