Lake County Sheriff’s Office Mourns The Passing Of Canine Diesel

LAKE COUNTY, IL — After recently being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer, Canine Diesel of the Lake County Sheriff's Office died Saturday in the company of his partner, Deputy Craig Sommerville. Canine Diesel was seven and was set to celebrate his eighth birthday on Wednesday, according to a news release.

Canine Diesel, who started his career in early 2015, will be remembered for finding dozens of missing endangered people, fleeing felons and significant amounts of contraband. Canine Diesel anxiously awaited every day for Deputy Somerville to open the squad car door, so he could go to work, according to the news release.

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“We are incredibly saddened by the sudden passing of Canine Diesel. Canine Diesel was a sworn member of our staff and added such tremendous value to our office and to the community," Sheriff John D. Idleburg said. "His accomplishments throughout the years will never be forgotten and we will forever be grateful for his service to Lake County. Deputy Somerville lost the closest partner a deputy could have, and we mourn with him.”

Canine Diesel will be missed and mourned by all members of the sheriff’s office and the Lake County community, according to the news release.