Meet the Teams
Our Working Teams in MA
Officer Marcus Johansson & K9 Ellie May Ashburnham Police Department.
Officer Luis Pacheco & K9 Maverick Dudley Police Department
Sgt. William Kennedy & K9 Scout
Hampden County Sheriff’s Department
Officer Laura Gordon & K9 Ziva Erving Police Department
Check Out Our New Recruits
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Check Out Our New Recruits *
On April 28, 2025, the Charlton Police Department proudly welcomed its newest K-9 member—Red, a bloodhound named in honor of Officer Rich Reddick. Red will serve as a single-purpose tracking dog, working closely with her handler, Officer Nicholas Harney, to assist in locating missing persons and suspects.
Red comes to Charlton from Bluegrass Bloodhounds in Kentucky, a respected breeder known for producing top-tier working dogs. Her addition to the department was made possible in part by a generous donation from the Northeast Houndsmen, which helped cover the cost of Red and the specialized equipment needed for her training.
Be sure to follow Red’s adventures as she trains and begins her service on Instagram: @red.cpd
Charlton MA Police Department
On May 19, 2025, the Townsend Police Department proudly announced the official launch of its brand-new Bloodhound Unit! The department’s newest recruit, K-9 Ruby, has teamed up with her handler, Officer Dylan Silvestri, to begin an exciting journey in man trailing and community out reach
Ruby also hails from Bluegrass Bloodhounds in Kentucky. This initiative was made possible in part by a generous donation from the Northeast Houndsmen, which helped fund the purchase of K-9 Ruby and the specialized equipment required for her training and deployment.
Stay up to date with Ruby’s adventures by visiting townsendpd.org or following the department on Facebook.
Townsend MA Police Department
If your Massachusetts law enforcement agency is interested in adding a bloodhound to your department, please contact us for more information.