K-9 Team Honored for Rapid Missing Person Rescue

Beachwood police recognized for swift response that located individual within minutes.

Feb. 8, 2026 at 4:39pm

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A borough police K-9 team was formally recognized for its swift response in locating a missing person during a time-sensitive search last summer. K-9 Officer William Manganiello and his canine partner, Ace, were credited with successfully tracking and finding the individual within minutes of being dispatched, bringing the search to a safe conclusion.

Why it matters

The rapid response not only ensured the individual's safety but also reduced the need for extended manpower and outside resources, highlighting the importance of specialized K-9 units in critical incidents where every minute matters.

The details

During an August 18, 2025 incident, the K-9 Unit was immediately deployed upon arrival and within minutes, Ace successfully tracked and located the missing individual. Authorities credited the outcome to the strong coordination and advanced training between the handler and his K-9 partner.

  • On August 18, 2025, the K-9 Unit was dispatched to locate a missing person.

The players

William Manganiello

A K-9 officer with the Beachwood police department.

Ace

The canine partner of Officer Manganiello.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

This incident highlights the critical role that specialized K-9 units play in time-sensitive search and rescue operations, demonstrating their ability to quickly locate missing individuals and reduce the need for extended resources.