For more than 10 years, Mojo served in the K9 unit of the Indiana State Police. (Photo provided)
In the overnight hours of Feb. 9, 13-year-old retired Indiana State Police K9 Mojo passed away. Mojo’s partner of more than 11 years was Sgt. Dennis Wade.
Mojo graduated from K9 School on Christmas Eve in 2006 and was assigned to the ISP Drug Enforcement Section where he began patrolling the Indianapolis Metro Area. He was trained as a dual-purpose dog to help with various police investigations. During his career Mojo is responsible for an incredible amount of seizures that include:
- 4,222 pounds of marijuana
- 3.75 pounds of methamphetamine
- 115 pounds of cocaine
- 1/4 pound of crack
- 1.75 pounds of Heroin
- $1,985,309 in seized money
Mojo
Mojo played a key role for more than 10 years helping officers from not only the Indiana State Police but dozens of other agencies. Without question he and his partner, Sgt. Wade, helped make our communities safer.
Thank you for your service Mojo.