The Mt. Carmel Police Department announces the passing of retired Mount Carmel Police Department K-9, Ace.
Ace began his service in of April 2014 with Sergeant Steve Perry. In July 2017, Ace’s handler changed to Officer Daniel Hopper when Sergeant Perry accepted a position with the Illinois State Police. Officer Hopper cared for Ace until September 2021, when Ace retired after a distinguished career.
Following his retirement, Ace was returned to Sergeant Perry, and the two remained together as companions until Ace’s passing. Officer Daniel Hopper is now a member of the Fairfield Police Department and also serves as the School Resource Officer for the department.