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Community Mourns K-9 Officer's Sudden Death
2 Mar
Summary
- A police sergeant died unexpectedly from a brain infection.
- He was a K-9 officer who started a program in Babbit.
- A GoFundMe for his family quickly raised over $85,000.
Sgt. Cody Siebert, a respected officer with the East Range Police Department, has died unexpectedly. His passing occurred on Friday, shortly after he received a diagnosis of a brain infection. The department described him as having a "happy-go-lucky personality," noting that any difficulty getting along with him was the other person's fault.
Siebert was instrumental in establishing the K-9 program in Babbit, Minnesota, prior to joining the East Range Police Department. He also dedicated time to Mesabi East Schools in Aurora, Minnesota, where he was known for his ability to see potential in students and his contagious enthusiasm.
The community has rallied around his family, with a GoFundMe campaign raising more than $85,000 within two days. Sgt. Siebert leaves behind his partner and two young sons, aged one and two, and his absence is deeply felt.
