K9 Sergeant with 'Remarkable Gift' Dies Less Than 24 Hours After Brain Infection Diagnosis
By Angel Saunders
Published on March 4, 2026.
Sgt. Cody Siebert, a Minnesota police officer and devoted father, died less than 24 hours after being diagnosed with a brain infection. He leaves behind two young children and a grieving partner. A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $100,000 for his care, with over $120,000 going towards his partner and their two young sons. In addition to being a K9 officer, Siebert also worked at Mesabi East Schools in Aurora, Minn., where he was praised for his ability to see potential in students, and his impact on the community cannot be measured.
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