LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A New York State Police Canine (K-9) Officer was praised for his heroic efforts in a recent drug bust. K-9 J has sniffed out nearly 20 pounds of drugs, including fentanyl during a traffic stop in Saratoga County. And while this is nothing new for him, his actions are helping to heal the hearts of a local family.

“We're just so excited to have the opportunity to get to know him and have him represent something so special to us,” said Krista, John Grassia’s sister.

K-9 J has been on the force for two years now. Named after Chief Warrant Officer John Grassia III, a Rotterdam native who lost his life when his helicopter crashed during a mission in 2024 near the Texas, Mexico border. “I can’t help but think that there's some kind of divine intervention coming here. Be

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