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K-9 Jethro's Killer Sentenced To 45 Years
The man who shot and killed Canton police K-9 Jethro has been sentenced to 45 years in prison.
The Canton Repository reports Kelontre D. Barefield, 23, accepted the sentence after pleading guilty to the charges in two cases, including the shooting of Jethro.
Barefield shot Jethro three times and exchanged fire with officers during a burglary at a supermarket in southwest Canton earlier this year.
On the web: www.cantonrep.com
The funeral service for Canton police K9 Jethro included video and photos -- as an officer and a best friend. pic.twitter.com/ksJc1TuRF9
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The man accused of killing Canton police dog "Jethro" has been indicted on a number of charges.
The Canton Repository reports that 22 year-old Kelontre Barefield was indicted by a Stark County Grand Jury on Tuesday on charges including aggravated robbery, felonious assault, and charges of assaulting and harrassing a police dog.
The indictments also include some firearms specifications.
Barefield is charged with shooting Jethro after a January burglary at a supermarket in southwest Canton.
Jethro died of his injuries, after having been shot three times.
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Hearing Set For Man Accused Of Killing Canton K9
The man who's accused of killing Canton police K9 officer Jethro appeared in Canton Municipal Court this morning for his arraignment.
A preliminary hearing for Kelontre Barefield has been scheduled for January 22nd at 1:30 p.m. and his bond remains at $5 million.
Barefield is accused of shooting K9 Jethro three times during a burglary at Fisher Foods in Canton last weekend.
Hundreds attended Jethro's funeral service Thursday afternoon.
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Jethro was more than just a Canton police K9 officer. He was a man's best friend.
His job was to protect his partner, officer Ryan Davis, and that's exactly what he did.
Hundreds of police officers, family and friends gathered together at the Canton Civic Center to honor Jethro, who was shot and killed during a burglary last weekend.
"That's his best friend," said retired Canton police officer Bill Workman. "That's the best partner you'll ever have because he will put his life on the line, just like he did."
At least a hundred people are waiting in line for the funeral of Canton police K9 Jethro.
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"Jethro's legacy is to remind us that bravery and devotion can travel on four legs," said Canton Mayor Thomas Bernabei.
Home videos and photos were shared during the funeral service -- featuring Jethro as an officer and friend to many. A short video (below) showed Jethro and two children enjoying a day out, jumping off a platform and into a lake.
The funeral service for Canton police K9 Jethro included video and photos -- as an officer and a best friend. pic.twitter.com/ksJc1TuRF9
— Amani Abraham (@AmaniAbraham) January 14, 2016
Law enforcement from all over the area, including New York police officers and fellow K9 officers, were among hundreds who filled the Canton Civic Center Thursday afternoon. In his final police car ride, dozens of police officers and K9s followed Jethro to honor his service and the legacy he left behind.
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The man accused of killing a Canton police dog during a burglary will be held behind bars after he gets out of the hospital.
Bond was set at 5-million dollars for 22 year-old Kelontre Barefield, who faces charges now including aggravated burglarly and assaulting or harrasing a police dog, along with other felonious assault and weapons charges.
Canton police say that list may not be the final list of charges.
K-9 Jethro responded with human officers to a burglary call at a Harrison Avenue SW store.
Police say Barefield shot Jethro three times, before officers returned fire.
Barefield is in Aultman Hospital in guarded condition.