Sgt. Benton Bertram was a 10 year Veteran of the Charlestown Police Department who died tragically on December 12th 2018 while pursuing a suspect in a stolen car. Sgt. Bertram was a devoted K9 Officer who loved both of his 4 legged partners, first K9 Kubo then K9 Franco. Although we lost Sgt. Bertram that night we will forever keep him in our hearts and our memories. The Sgt. Bertram Memorial 5K-9 is one of the ways we honor Sgt. Bertram and his love for dogs. We encourage our 5K participants to run or walk with their dogs, thus making it a 5K-9.

The 550 Foundation and two local students from Jonathan Jennings Elementary School with medical expenses.

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