Lockport, NY (WBEN) The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of its bloodhounds. JJ died suddenly on Monday.
The sheriff's office says Bloodhound JJ was bred, born, raised and trained by Special Deputy Joseph Moll. She was a second generation man tracker for the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, used for criminal investigations, as well as missing persons.
During their 10 year career as a canine team, Special Deputy Moll and bloodhound JJ were involved in numerous high profile cases and deputies say JJ was an asset to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, as well as the many other police agencies in Western New York, where she was often called upon to assist with investigations and searches.
When JJ was not busy tracking people, deputies say she could be found with Special Deputy Moll, participating in canine demonstrations and speaking engagements. She was often described as very friendly and great with children.
Bloodhound JJ was named after Sergeant Jeff Juron, a highly respected and deeply missed member of the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, who passed away in December 2005. "Her dedication and love for her job, as well as her friendly and positive demeanor, will be greatly missed," say deputies.