LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol’s newest K-9 member, Lex, is on the job.
Cattaraugus County Sheriff Eric Butler and Seneca Nation of Indians President J.Conrad Seneca on Monday announced deputization of Lex.
Last December, 2024 the Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Seneca Nation in support of a new K-9 unit to patrol communities.
Lex, a 1 ½ year old German Shepherd, started training with her handler, Deputy Justin Grimm in December 2024.
This past week, the K-9 team hit the streets to begin their career patrolling the county. A dual-purpose patrol dog, Lex is trained and certified in Narcotics detection, tracking, article searches, and suspect apprehension.
The sheriff and Grimm agreed to name Lex after our former Senior Emergency Services Dispatcher Timothy Lexer who tragically passed away in July of 2024.
“Grimm and K-9 Lex are honored to carry on the legacy of such a great man and co-worker,” Butler said.
The Sheriff thanked the Seneca Nation for their generous donation to help fund the new K-9 team, the Forestville Animal Hospital for veterinarian services, Purina for the dog food, and an anonymous donor who provided a housing enclosure for Lex.
