Pets
A Nosy Four-Legged Crime Fighter Joins Napa County Sheriff
Nova, the newest member of the Napa County Sheriff's Office — a trained K-9 —helped deputies sniff out guns during a recent investigation.
NAPA VALLEY, CA — Nova, the newest member of the Napa County Sheriff's Office — a trained K-9 —helped deputies sniff out more than a dozen guns during a search on Tuesday.
She accompanied a team serving a search warrant at a residence that was prohibited from having firearms.
With Nova's help, they recovered 13 guns.
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She earned praise from the sheriff's office and on Facebook.
"Great job !! Nova deserves a good treat," a follower posted.
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Nova, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois, joined the department in February.
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