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Former Fairfield police officer charged, turns himself in, in case of K9 death
By Charles Nichelson at NBC DFW
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
The Fairfield Police Department announced a K9 (canine) Officer died earlier this month; the Ennis Police Department is investigating the incident. A Fairfield police officer, Joseph Silas, was let go on June 18, 6 days after the German Shepherd died, after Fairfield's Internal Affairs division inve
Key takeaway A Fairfield police officer, Joseph Silas, was let go on June 18, 6 days after the German Shepherd died, after Fairfield's Internal Affairs division investigated.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
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What is this story about? The Fairfield Police Department announced a K9 (canine) Officer died earlier this month; the Ennis Police Department is investigating the incident. A Fairfield police officer, Joseph Silas, was let go on June 18, 6 days after the German Shepherd died, after Fairfield's Internal Affairs division inve
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