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New Jersey officer charged after two K-9s die in hot vehicle, prosecutors say
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Cherise Lynch , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Henderson, discovered the dogs' bodies on May 29. A New Jersey police officer is facing charges in connection with the deaths of two K-9s.
A New Jersey police officer is facing charges in connection with the deaths of two K-9s. The dogs, a Belgian Malinois and a Springer Spaniel, were found dead in the officer's vehicle.
The officer, Cody L. Henderson, discovered the dogs' bodies on May 29. An investigation was launched after the Salem County Sheriff's Office notified the prosecutor's office.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the circumstances surrounding the dogs' deaths and the investigation that followed.
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Category: safety Published: July 8, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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