Fremont County K9 UNIT

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day to our favorite 2 pups!

🐾 Two K9s. Two Important Missions. One Community. 🐾

K9 Storm and K9 Sally — two incredible members of our team who serve our community in very different, but equally important, ways.

🚔 K9 Storm is a dual-purpose Belgian Malinois, trained to assist deputies with law enforcement operations, including narcotics detection, tracking, and apprehension. Storm’s skills provide an added layer of safety for our deputies and the citizens we serve, helping locate suspects, detect dangerous substances, and assist in situations where every second matters.

💙 K9 Sally is a Crisis Response Dog, whose role is focused on comfort, compassion, and emotional support. Sally helps bring a sense of calm and reassurance to people during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Whether assisting during a crisis, supporting victims, or simply providing a comforting presence, Sally has an important role in helping our community heal.

While Storm and Sally have very different jobs, they share the same mission: serving the people of our community.

One protects. One comforts. Both make a difference. 🐾🇺🇸

Please join us in recognizing K9 Storm and K9 Sally for the important work they do every day! ❤️

08/22/2026

Our Deputies and K9 Team have been hard work this week!

A dedicated K9 team plays a vital role in suppressing narcotics and keeping our community safe. K9s provide deputies with an exceptional tool for detecting illegal drugs, locating hidden narcotics, and assisting with investigations that may otherwise go undetected. Their presence also serves as a strong deterrent to those involved in the distribution of drugs, helping protect our families, neighborhoods, and community from the dangers associated with narcotics.

PRESS RELEASE 1/2

On 08/18/2026, a Fremont County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by KERI LYNN BERAN, AGE 48, of Sidney, Iowa in the 1700 block of Highway 275. During the traffic stop, a Deputy with the Fremont County K9 Unit arrived on scene. K9 Storm was deployed. K9 Storm indicated to the odor of narcotics in the vehicle. A probable cause search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of approximately 8.5 grams of methamphetamine.

Following the traffic stop, a search warrant was conducted on BERAN's residence in Sidney, Iowa. This lead to the seizure of additional methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Keri Lynn Beran was placed under arrest and charged with the following:
-Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine B Felony
-Failure to affix drug tax stamp D Felony
-Keeping premise or vehicle for controlled substance (House) Aggravated Misdemeanor
-Keeping premise or vehicle for controlled substance (Vehicle) Aggravated Misdemeanor
-Possession of ma*****na 1st Offense Serious Misdemeanor
-Possession of drug paraphernalia Simple Misdemeanor

Beran is being held at the Fremont County Jail on a $25,000 cash only bond.

All parties are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.

08/22/2026

Our Deputies and K9 Team have been hard work this week!

A dedicated K9 team plays a vital role in suppressing narcotics and keeping our community safe. K9s provide deputies with an exceptional tool for detecting illegal drugs, locating hidden narcotics, and assisting with investigations that may otherwise go undetected. Their presence also serves as a strong deterrent to those involved in the distribution of drugs, helping protect our families, neighborhoods, and community from the dangers associated with narcotics.

07/16/2026

Today the Fremont County K9 UNIT, Mills County K9 Unit, Montgomery County K9 Unit, and the NCPD K9 Unit were able to conduct joint training at the Sidney High School. Agencies at the training were able to utilize the air conditioned high school, which plays a very valuable part in being able to conduct extensive training on hot days during the summer, without the risking the health and safety of our K9 partners.

All agencies would like to send a huge thank you to Sidney Community Schools for allowing us to utilize their buildings. Your help allows us to make sure our dogs are always in tip top shape!🐕🐾

06/02/2026

Thanks Andy and kids! We appreciate you always thinking of us!💙

05/03/2026

Come support the Fremont County K9 Unit!

Come support K9 Storm and K9 Sally with a fun filled afternoon of golf! All proceeds will go towards training, equipment, food, vet expenses, etc.

Come eat good food, play golf, and bid on the many items we will have at our silent auction. There will also be pin prizes and other prizes available as well!

If you would like to donate a silent auction item, cash, or sponsor a hole, please call the Fremont County Sheriff's Office at 712-374-2424.

The Fremont County K9 UNIT appreciates your support!

03/31/2026

The Fremont County K9 Unit had multiple arrests this week!🐾🦴