INDIANAPOLIS—After faithfully serving our community for eight years, Indiana State Police K9 Apache has officially retired. During a ceremony earlier today, Apache received all his favorite things from his favorite people.
September 16, 2016, Apache began his career with his partner Trooper Walter Butt, assigned to the Indianapolis District. During his career, Apache has undoubtedly saved lives with his efforts, including taking a bullet for his handler in October of 2017 during an officer-involved shooting incident. The suspect was taken into custody, Apache fully recovered, and returned to duty three weeks later.
Trooper Butt and Apache were always willing to help, together they are responsible for the following statistics:
- Methamphetamine – 302.99 pounds
- Cocaine – 5.56 lbs.
- Ecstasy – 3.19 lbs.
- Heroin – 3.58 lbs
- Marijuana – 587.33 pounds
- Other drugs – 51.53 pounds
- 843 Traffic stop vehicle sniffs with 561 associated arrests from the stops
- 196 warrant services
- 14 school searches
- 44 tracks with eight apprehensions
- 42 building searches
- Seized over $1,640,444.00 in drug money
- Recovered 167 guns
- 84 criminal apprehensions, 77 civil, and seven bite
Apache will now enjoy his retirement at home with the Butt family. Thank you for your service, Apache.
