Yearly Archives: 2015

K9 Igor – Kissimmee, Florida

Died – 4/21/15 Kissimmee Police mourning sudden death of K9 The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the death of a Kissimmee Police dog after a training exercise Tuesday, officials said. Igor, a 4-year-old German shepherd, had been with the department since 2012, Kissimmee Police spokeswoman Stacie Miller said. His handler, whose name Miller declined to release because of …

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K9 Bella – Maryland Correctional

Died – 4/15/15 K9 dies in vehicle fire K9 Bella died in a vehicle fire while being transported to the Western Correctional Institute in Cresaptown, Maryland. Two handlers were taking Bella and a second canine to the facility when their department vehicle caught fire as they drove along I-68, near 15 Mile Creek, in Flintstone, Maryland. The officers were able …

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K9 Aron – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Handler: Sgt. Coy Gilbert OKC Retired K-9 Passes Away A retired canine with the Oklahoma City Police Department passed away this week. Aron joined the Oklahoma City Police Department in the fall of 2003. He was assigned to his partner, Sergeant Coy Gilbert. Over a span of almost nine years, Aron had 119 apprehensions. That includes an assault with a …

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K9 Akeel – Special Forces Service

Ship’s Owner, Costa Crociere Special Forces Service K9 AFRICA Akeel, the brave Tunisian special forces dog killed in gun siege The body of a police dog killed at the Tunisian museum attack on Wednesday was given a standing ovation as its body was carried from the scene. Akeel, a special forces service dog, was killed during the cross fire between …

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K9 Arny – Somerset Borough, PA

Handler: Officer Brian Harbart Somerset Borough Police Dept. 340 West Union St. Somerset, PA 15501 WEBSITE – http://www.somersetborough.com/police/ Somerset Borough police K-9 dies Black bands adorn the Somerset Borough police officers badges as the officers mourn one of their own. Arny, the department’s K-9 unit, died Monday evening with handler Brian Harbart and his family by his side at Animal …

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K9 Faroan – Florence, Colorado

Died – 3/2/15 Handler – Sgt. Sean Humphrey Memorial set for Florence Police Department’s K9 dog He was by his side more often than not, whether it was at work, at home or on vacation. His four paws followed him for five years. Faroan, a Florence Police Department K9, died March 2. The Belgian Malinois had an allergic reaction to …

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K9 Axel – Rhode Island State Police

Handler: Detective Lieutenant Matthew Moynihan Rhode Island State Police K-9 Axel of RI State Police dies K-9 Axel, a former partner to Detective Lieutenant Matthew Moynihan of the RI State Police, passes away. The Rhode Island State Police are mourning the loss of K-9 Axel, a former partner to Detective Lt. Matthew Moynihan. K-9 Axel, who was 14 years old, …

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K9 Aron – Deptford, New Jersey

Handler: Officer Adam Ziegler Retired K-9 Aron of Deptford Twp. Police Department recently had to undergo an extensive surgery to at University of Pennsylvania Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital. The surgery related to two large masses found in his abdomen and went well. The PD has a plan that covered much of the cost and Deptford Twp. has agreed to …

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MWD Baddy – 1473 USMC Veteran – HMX-1

Born – 1 June 2004 Died – 25 February 2015 Handler: Charlsie Hoffman Presidential Helicopter Squadron President Bush & President Obama This 4 legged Brave and Devoted Marine served as a PEDD his entire career with the HMX-1 Presidential Helicopter Squadron. Baddy’s ability to detect 9 different explosive odors along with being one of the best attack dogs that the …

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K9 Axel – Gloucester County, NJ

Handler: Officer Jeff Kalber With his partner at his side, K9 Axel went home. The GCPK9A wishes Jeff Kalber and his family our condolences as they grieve the loss of Jeff’s friend and protector……Axel. Rest in peace and thank you for your service friend.

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