Golden Gate K9

11/12/2025

11/05/2025

Team Benji nice job

K-9 Benji Finds Hidden Drugs During Probation Search

On October 31, 2025, at about 1:21 p.m., deputies assigned to the Main Office conducted a probation search in the 2300 block of McBride Lane. Deputies contacted 36-year-old Timothy Karoki inside his car. Karoki is on searchable probation following a prior DUI arrest.

During a search of his vehicle, deputies located a black aluminum water bottle with a false bottom containing suspected co***ne.

A deputy and his K-9 partner, Benji, then searched Karoki's apartment, where they located additional suspected co***ne, a digital scale, narcotics packaging materials, currency, fi****ms, and ammunition.

Karoki was arrested and booked into the Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility (MADF) for the following felony charges: possession of narcotics while armed, prohibited person in possession of a firearm, and possession of drugs for sale, as well as a misdemeanor violation of pre-trial release. His bail was set at $55,000, and he was later released after posting bail.

Even on Halloween, our deputies and K-9 partners are sniffing out more than candy. The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office remains committed to keeping our community safe one paw-some find at a time. 🐾 🐶

11/05/2025

Fresno County Sheriff’s Dispatchers and detectives with the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) took part in the career day event held at Clark Intermediate School in Clovis.

10/13/2025

Nice job Sonoma County Sheriff Office Team Duke

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(KRON) — A driver stopped for speeding in Petaluma on Monday led deputies to discover more than a pound of narcotics in the vehicle, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office. The drive…

09/09/2025

I think Duke’s in Odor 😂 Nice work to all 👍🏻

Narcotics Unit Seizes 500 Pounds of Methamphetamine in Major Drug Bust

On September 6, 2025, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant in the 3000 block of Seven Trees Boulevard, San Jose, as part of an extensive investigation into methamphetamine distribution in Sonoma County. The operation followed a complex investigation into a drug trafficking organization (DTO) operating in the region.

During the ex*****on of the search warrant, detectives conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle linked to the target of the investigation. The car initially complied but then fled, leading to a pursuit that ended in a crash at a nearby intersection. The driver fled on foot and barricaded himself inside a nearby residence unrelated to him. The San Jose Police Department responded by establishing containment and securing an additional search warrant for the residence. Despite an extensive search, the driver was not located.

With assistance from the Narcotics Unit's K9, Duke, detectives seized approximately 500 pounds of methamphetamine. This significant seizure, believed to be one of the largest in Northern California in recent years, has undoubtedly made a substantial impact on the safety of our community. Additional items seized included approximately $4,000 in cash and a loaded firearm.

The primary suspect, identified as 40-year-old Jose Ortiz-Rivera, who was found to be using multiple aliases, was arrested along with 47-year-old Adela Lamas-Quintero. Both face numerous charges, including possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, transportation of a controlled substance, possession of narcotics while armed with a loaded firearm, possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person, offenses related to counterfeit identification documents, and conspiracy.

Following the arrests, Narcotics Detectives petitioned the Sonoma County Superior Court for a bail enhancement, which was granted. Both suspects were booked into the Sonoma County Jail with bail set at $500,000 each.

The Sheriff's Narcotics Unit, re-established in November 2024 to address rising narcotics activity, achieved its largest seizure to date with this operation. The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office sincerely thanks the San Jose Police Department, particularly its Metro Unit, for its invaluable support.

The Sheriff's Office remains committed to combating illegal drug activity and ensuring public safety.

Prepared by: Sergeant Juan Valencia, Public Information Officer
Media Inquiries: (707) 565-3941
Case No: 250906-019

08/29/2025

Well done by all.

Thankful for the partnership with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and their commitment to keeping our community safe. River Police Department

08/15/2025

Nice Job Team Duke

Search Warrant and Arrest for Drug Sales

On August 13, 2025, the Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit, with assistance from Crime Scene Investigations, Violent Crimes, Property Crimes and patrol, executed a search warrant at residences in Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park. During the ex*****on of the warrant, the Narcotics Unit K9, Duke, alerted to a location at one of the residences. Detectives and patrol deputies then located over 8 pounds of methamphetamine, over a pound of he**in, and over $15,000 in cash.

The target of the investigation, Antonio Medina, 49, from Rohnert Park was arrested for possession of methamphetamine for sale, possession of he**in for sale, and possession of ammunition by a prohibited person. Detectives obtained a bail enhancement from a Superior Court judge, and Medina is being held without bail.

Deputies also contacted Luis Alfonso Ruiz Gonzalez, 41, of Santa Rosa. Gonzalez resisted and fought with deputies during the detention and was arrested for resisting a peace officer. He was released on $5,000 bail.

Prepared by: Sergeant Juan Valencia
Media inquiries: (707) 565-3941
Case number: 250813-007

08/01/2025

Congratulations to Team Drea. Team Drea will be doing great work in their community. Golden Gate K9 appreciates being able to work with Team Drea. Happy Hunting.

🐾 Big news! K9 Drea and her handler, Officer Radakovich, are now certified through the oregonpolicecanineassociation —and Drea is ready to hit the streets as a drug detection dog! 👏🐕‍🦺

07/26/2025

Scout was a very special K9 and Team Scout did an outstanding job in their community. It was a honor to have been able to work with Team Scout.

07/22/2025

This last week I had a fantastic time in Tualatin Oregon working with the Police Department on testing and selecting their new Detection Dog K9 Drea. Her handler did an outstanding job testing and working her over the 5 day process. She performed excellently and nobody could resist her cuteness. Although she will be missed by all of us at Golden Gate K9, I’m so happy she now has a job and a forever home with her new loving family. Team Drea will be doing great work serving within their community.

🐾 Big Reveal Time! 🐾

It looks like the cat’s already partially out of the bag… so let’s spill it completely. Surprise! It’s not a cat at all—it’s a dog! 🎉

Meet K-9 Drea, Tualatin PD’s newest drug detection dog! 🐶✨

Drea is an 11-month-old Springer Spaniel who just joined us from Golden Gate K9 in California. She’s trained to detect methamphetamine, fentanyl, co***ne, and he**in, and she’s already making a great impression with her smarts and energy.

Over the next few months, Drea will be working toward certification through the Oregon Police Canine Association, and when she’s ready, she’ll begin full-time detection work with her handler, Officer Sam Radakovich.

Help us give a warm welcome to K-9 Drea—we’re thrilled to have her as the newest member of our public safety family! 💙🐾