(La Porte County, IN) - The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office has a new K-9 dog.

Police say Roman is a year old old Belgian Malinois.  He’s training in narcotics detection along with tracking and apprehending offenders.  Roman replaces Jager, who was retired due to health issues brought on by age.  (Read about Jager's retirement by clicking here)

Deputy Austin Wells, a four year member of the sheriff’s office assigned to the midnight shift, is the handler of Roman.  The sheriff’s office has three other K-9 dogs.