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Bartlesville police administration has announced that K9 Officer Apollo has died.  According to Captain Jay Hastings Apollo was able to demonstrate his strength and determination sufficient to allow for his return home with his handler Sgt Troy Newell.

Unfortunately, Apollo suffered setbacks Saturday from which he was unable to recover.  Hastings says Apollo was a good and faithful servant who will be missed by all who had the blessing of knowing him. Apollo died peacefully with his partner, fellow officers, and other loved ones by his side.

Hastings says "The Bartlesville Police Department is grateful for the outpouring of concern, kind wishes and prayers."

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