DIXON – K9 Nemo  retired December 31 from service with the Lee County Sheriff’s Department. 

K9 Nemo is a Dutch Sheppard who is almost eight years old.  He started his career in May 2019.  Nemo and his first handler, Corporal Josh Coward, graduated from a six-week Utility Canine and Narcotics Detection Course in Michigan and got right to work.  Nemo found narcotics during a traffic stop on his first shift, which lead to the first of many arrests. 

Nemo’s second handler, Corporal Nate Hollinger took over in 2021.  Over the course of Nemo’s six-year career, he made a significant impact on the community.  Nemo and both of his handlers have been instrumental in seizing narcotics while also searching for and apprehending suspects. 

Nemo has routinely demonstrated his skill and dedication at numerous public events and area school visits.  In his career, he has assisted numerous law enforcement agencies while serving as an ambassador to the community and trusted partner to his handlers. 

Nemo will enjoy his retirement days living with his handler, Corporal Hollinger.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Department still has one dual purpose dog on duty, K9 Henry.  K9 Henry will be joined by a new K9 recruit in the near future.