K9 teams are utilized in many different ways. The primary use of any K9 is through their nose. A K9’s
sense of smell is over 100 times greater than a humans allowing them to locate people or contraband
quicker and better than their human partners. K9s trained in apprehension are often
utilized as a deterrent to potential violent encounters in which the presence and sound of the K9 alone
often prevents any force from being used. It is difficult to measure how much more efficient K9 teams
are then solo officers or deputies, but we know in our rural county they are an indispensable asset in
keeping safe the lives of our deputies, officers, and the community members they serve.
Welcome
The Tehama County K9 Foundation (TCK9) is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization established to support
law enforcement K9 teams throughout Tehama County. Funds donated through the TCK9 go directly to
fund purchase of K9s, specialty trainings, K9 specific equipment, medical expenses for active K9s, and to
honor active K9 teams throughout Tehama County. TCK9 supports K9 teams assigned to the Tehama
County Sheriff’s Office, Tehama County Probation Department, Red Bluff Police Department and Corning
Police Department. All of the above departments currently utilized dual purpose K9s trained in criminal
apprehension and narcotics detection.
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ONLINE DONATIONS
MAIL IN DONATIONS
MAIL DONATIONS TO:
TEHAMA COUNTY K9 FOUNDATION
22840 ANTELOPE BLVD.
RED BLUFF, CA 96080
(Please include your Name/Company, Address,
Phone & Email with donation)
A Huge Shoutout to Elmore Pharmacy! We’re overwhelmed with gratitude as we extend our heartfelt thanks
to Elmore Pharmacy for their l $500 donation to the Tehama County K9 Foundation!
Their unwavering support and generosity will go a long way in helping us continue our mission of providing
essential resources and support to our K9 officers and their dedicated handlers. With this contribution, we
can ensure that our four-legged heroes receive the best training, equipment, and care they need to keep our
community safe. Let's give them a virtual round of applause!
On 11-28-2023, at about 1430 hours Deputies were dispatched to a disturbance in the Los Molinos area. It
was reported that the suspect, Keith Melton, age 27 of Los Molinos, was acting violently and breaking items
inside of his parents' residence. Dispatch also received information that Keith’s parents had locked themselves
in a bedroom for safety.
While Deputies responded to the residence, dispatch discovered that Keith was on Parole and was wanted on
a felony warrant by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Deputies arrived on scene and were able to successfully remove Keith’s parents from the residence. Keith
could be heard screaming inside the residence and yelling threats of violence. Dozens of K9 announcements
were given to Keith to exit the residence peacefully. Keith instead, barricaded himself inside a bedroom of the
residence. Ultimately Deputies forced entry into the residence and Deputy Corry deployed K9 Blaze. K9 Blaze
apprehended Keith and he was safely taken into custody.
Keith was transported to Saint Elizabeth Hospital for treatment of his injuries and booked into the Tehama
County Jail on his outstanding warrant, a parole violation, and new charges for resisting arrest.