Died – 9/5/15 Officer – Officer Tom Fahey Minneapolis Police K-9 Dies During Training after swallowing ball A Minneapolis police dog died over the weekend during a training session. K-9 Dutch, who was assigned to Officer Tom Fahey, was participating in the exercise on Sept. 5 when he swallowed a lacrosse ball and it became lodged in his throat.After several …

Beckley Police Department says goodbye to Artie the Bloodhound 9/4/15 West Virginia Artie was a good dog. She never hurt a soul and she always did a good job, Beckley Police said. That made it even harder for her partner to say goodbye. “She passed away Friday night at the vet,” Cpl. J.W. Legursky said. “I was with her. It …

Died 9/3/15 At approximately 1900 eastern time on September 3rd, MWD Hugo was put down due to degenerative disorders and complications from multiple strokes he suffered in the past year.

Died – 9/3/15 Handler – Officer Scott Groshong Portland Police K-9 dies after bout with cancer Portland Police announced Thursday one of its police dogs has died after battling an aggressive form of cancer. Nikko was a drug detection dog assigned to the bureau’s Drugs and Vice Division. Officials said in the last seven years, Nikko and his partner, Officer …

Died – 9/3/15 Manatee sheriff honors deceased K9 deputy The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is remembering a K9 deputy who passed away. The sheriff’s office posted the following message. “In loving memory of K9 Nitro (September 26th, 2005 to September 03rd, 2015). K9 Nitro faithfully served the citizens of Manatee County from 2008 to 2013. He was a devoted partner …

Died – 9/2/15 Handler – Officer Johnathan Bragg Deputies mourn the death of a beloved K-9 The Greenville Police Department on Wednesday mourned the loss of one of its K-9 officers via a post on the department’s page. Nero, a black and tan German shepherd, was retired in 2013 after being diagnosed with hip dysplasia and lived at the home …

Died 9/2/15 Handler – Officer Jack Anderson K-9 stabbed to death by fugitive A K-9 stabbed by a wanted man has died from his injuries. Police tried to contact a wanted man at around 6 p.m. Tuesday near Fruit Valley Road.The incident occurred Sept. 1 when officers were pursuing the fugitive who was hiding in bushes. K-9 Ike found the …

Died 9/1/15 MWD Bad (F563) crossed the Rainbow Bridge today. He was able to retire, and I as his last handler was able to take him home.

Died – 8/28/15 Handler – Officer Brian Vitt Camden police mourn loss of long-serving K-9 The Camden Police Department is mourning the recent loss of a valued member of their team — a long-serving K-9 named Hercules. An 11-year-old black Lab, Hercules passed away last Friday. He had served as Camden’s police dog since Sept. 28, 2007. “He was a …

Died 8/28/15 Handler – Lt. Jared McFalls Sheriff’s office mourns loss of faithful, furry family member, Kimbo The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of K9 Kimbo after he lost his battle with cancer. Kimbo was a Belgian Malinois who was known to find drugs in Polk and surrounding counties. Lt. Jared McFalls, Kimbo’s handler, said he was …