A K-9 named Rak should be working to help the Winfield Police Department track down bad guys, especially those with illegal drugs in their possession.

Instead, Rak, retired due to an injury and reportedly living with a local foster family, has created a stir of controversy that has remained abuzz on social media and throughout town.

Concerns about the K-9’s whereabouts even opened up a line of questioning at the Winfield Town Council meeting earlier this week.

Debbie Pilsudski, a friend of K-9 donor Marie Buckingham, asked questions during the public portion of the meeting that were quickly turned down and termed inappropriate.

“Where is he (Rak) and how can the matter be settled?” Pilsudski asked.

Town Attorney David Austgen called questions about the K-9 during public comment “highl

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