Mesquite Police K9 Axel, an esteemed local law enforcement team member, is stepping down from his patrol duties after over seven years of service to the community. Axel, partnered with Officer Jeremy Wilemon, has been recognized as one of the leading tracking teams in the North Texas area. As reported by the Mesquite Police Department, Axel conducted 606 deployments during his career, including sniffing out narcotics and aiding in nearly 393 arrests.