K-9 officer Helo laid to rest

K-9 serves 9 years

Retired K9 officer Helo, seen here with his handler, Lt. Olivia Jesse of Central K9 Search and Rescue, died last week, the agency confirmed in a statement issued Jan. 23, 2025. Helo also located murder victim Deb Dewey. (Photo submitted by Torri Jesse)

January 29, 2025 at 2:23 am CST

He had a sharp nose, and he helped find bodies. Murder victim Deb Dewey was undoubtedly his most important discovery.

Retired K-9 officer Helo was laid to rest last week. Central K-9 Search and Rescue, for which Helo had served nine years, confirmed his passing Jan. 23.

“K-9 Helo served with Central K-9 Search and Rescue from 2014 to 2023,” the agency said in a statement issued Monday. “He helped bring closure to many families, including a family located in Ladd. Helo was known for his accurate sense of smell.

“Helo and his handler, Olivia Jesse, were a dynamic duo who loved to serve our community. We’re grateful to Helo for his dedication and years of service to our team and to the community.”

Retired K-9 officer Helo died last week, Central K9 Search and Rescue confirmed in a statement issued Jan. 23, 2025. Helo also found murder victim Deb Dewey. (Photo provided by Torri Jesse)