Prestonsburg K-9 reunited with his fallen officer’s family

PRESTONSBURG, KY (WOWK) – The Prestonsburg Police Division has introduced a brand new task for Ok-9 Officer Nelson – a lifetime of retirement along with his human sister and greatest buddy!

Ok-9 Nelson was partnered with PPD Officer Jacob Chaffins, 28, who was tragically killed within the line of responsibility after a June 30 ambush in the town of Allen together with PPD Captain Ralph Frasure, Floyd County Deputy William Petry and Floyd County Ok-9 Drago.

Nelson grew to become Chaffins’ accomplice in August 2021, the PPD says. They’d been working collectively slightly below a 12 months. In that point, the “vicious prison catcher” shortly grew to become an enormous a part of the Chaffins household, together with Officer Chaffins’ younger daughter, Paisley.

Including to the heartache because the households and the Floyd County group mourned their fallen officers, Nelson and Paisley had been separated after her father’s dying.

“After we misplaced Jake, Mayor Stapleton Chief Woods, Deputy Chief Shurtleff and all the division made our mission to make sure that Paisley wasn’t going to lose her bestest boy Nelson too,” the PPD stated in a Fb put up.

Nonetheless, doing issues the proper manner takes a while, officers stated. So, in line with the PPD, on the metropolis council assembly on Sept. 26, 2022, Mayor Les Stapleton entertained the town council’s movement to declare Nelson “surplus property,” and reunite him in “his fur-ever dwelling” with the Chaffins household. The movement made by Council Member Kaye Willis, handed a vote unanimously, the PPD stated.

Passing the movement meant Nelson might retire from his duties as an officer to look at over and play along with his human sister, Paisley. Officers say the pair had been thrilled to be reunited after almost three months aside.

“As I write this put up, my coronary heart swells recalling the squeal Paisley let loose as Sgt. Bingham pulled in to convey him again dwelling the place he’s been gone from for the reason that night time of June thirtieth – and Nelson didn’t disguise his enthusiasm both,” the PPD shared in a Facebook post. “He knew precisely the place he was speculated to be.

Officers say Paisley had a basket of toys ready for Nelson upon their reunion.

“We hope he enjoys retirement along with his equally-as-hyper sister!” the PPD stated.