Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd welcomed K9 Ace after the dog was shot and had a leg amputated.
WHO:Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd; K9 Ace; K9 Ace’s handler; suspect Angel Bowers; three deputies
WHAT:K9 Ace visited the sheriff after surviving a shooting and undergoing emergency amputation
WHEN:Aug 12, 2026 at 8:43 AM ET
WHERE:Polk County, Florida
WHY:Ace was shot while deputies tried to serve an arrest warrant for Angel Bowers, who failed to appear in court on an unlawful sex with a minor charge.
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