The North Charleston Police Department on Thursday announced the death of beloved K-9 Joker, a narcotics and patrol dog credited with major drug seizures and violent suspect apprehensions during his five-year career.
Joker died surrounded by his handler, Cpl. Braden Reid, and members of the department’s K-9 Unit, police said. Department officials extended condolences to Reid and his family.
The police K-9 was diagnosed with melanoma in 2025 and initially responded well to surgery and treatment, but the cancer returned aggressively in recent days and was deemed terminal…