Kendallville K-9s hitting drug problem hard

Before the winter chill hit this month, the hottest thing going in Kendallville may have been the city police department’s K-9 program.

In December, K-9 handlers Sgt. Justin Beall and Robert Kline took more than 100 grams of methamphetamine off the streets. In January, more than 90 grams were seized thanks to their efforts.

“I’m very pleased with both the dogs and both of the handlers,” Kendallville Police Chief Lance Waters said. “They do a really good job.”

Beall and Kline went to K-9 school in March of 2020. Read More