SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Police Department announced on Tuesday the passing of retired K9 Blek. Retired Springfield Police K9 Blek passed away on April 17th with his family by ...

Springfield's south police substation, at 17 W. Johnny Lytle Ave., is part of the neighborhood, a fitting alignment with late Chief Roger Evans, who told officers the community always came first.

He and his partner, Officer Scott Stelzer, worked together for nine years. K9 Blek was an outstanding tracking dog, as he located and apprehended multiple suspects during his career. He also ...