Yearly Archives: 2016

K9 Indy – MWD

Died – 6/27/16 Another great one, retired MWD IIndy (H103), is gone, but will never be forgotten. He became sick a few days ago, and today the decision was made that it was best for him to let him go. It was a decision that broke my heart to make. He was a great dog!! I will miss him!

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K9 Tyson – Fountain County, Indiana

Died – 6/27/16 Handler – Deputy Andrew Krout Fountain County K9 officer dies after manhunt The Fountain County Sheriff’s Department’s K9, Tyson, died Monday from injuries sustained in the line of duty. Over the weekend, Tyson was called out to assist multiple agencies in the search and eventual arrest of three males who robbed Walgreens at gun point in Danville, …

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K9 Nicky – Beaumont, Texas

Died – 6/26/16 Handler – Officer Boudreaux Beaumont Police K9 dies The Beaumont Police Department reports that it has lost one of its K9 officers. “Nicky,” who was seven years-old and had been with the Beaumont Police Department for more than three years, died quietly at his home early Sunday morning according to a release from the Beaumont Police Department. …

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K9 Major – Clearwater, Florida

Died 6/24/16 Handler – Officer Michael Spitaleri Clearwater Sgt. writes emotional letter to K9 he had to put down Having to put down your dog is never an easy decision or task. Michael Spitaleri, K9 Sergeant in Clearwater, had to put down his retired K9, Major, on Friday. Major had served the city of Clearwater for six years, according to …

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K9 Jac – Granite City, Illinois

Handler – Pool Retired Metro East K9 officer to be laid to rest Friday A retired Metro East K9 officer will be laid to rest Friday afternoon. Jac was born on August 17, 2001 and worked his first shift for the Pontoon Beach Police Department in 2003, where he was handled by Officer Pool. After retiring in 2009, Jac lived …

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K9 Thomas – Salina, Utah

Died – 6/23/16 Handler – Police Chief Eric Pratt Salina Police Say Goodbye To Their Very First K-9 Officer Summit County Sheriff’s deputies and officers with the Salina Police Department are mourning the loss of their very first K-9 officer who passed away Thursday afternoon. K-9 Officer Thomas passed away at him home, two years after retiring. Thomas started his …

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K9 Koogan – Sonoma County, California

Died 6/22/16 Handler – Deputy Jon Watson It’s been a tough few days for two Sonoma County (CA) law enforcement agencies; each lost an integral part of their team. Sebastopol Police Department K-9 Frank and Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Koogan both died this week. Frank, a German shepherd, garnered massive public attention as he battled two bouts of lymphoma.He …

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K9 Frank – Sonoma County, California

Died 6/22/16 Handler – Sgt. Nick Belliveau It’s been a tough few days for two Sonoma County (CA) law enforcement agencies; each lost an integral part of their team. Sebastopol Police Department K-9 Frank and Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Koogan both died this week. Frank, a German shepherd, garnered massive public attention as he battled two bouts of lymphoma.He …

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K9 Xaro – MWD

Died 6/22/16 Xaro crossed the rainbow bridge at his home in Orlando with his trainer/handler and best buddy Rob and wife Crystal. Xaro was a decorated War Dog having several tours to Afghanistan with CJSOTF, and had the honor of supporting numerous special duty assignments at home. He has spent his last days enjoying his well earned retirement in sunny …

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K9 Enzo – Coventry, Rhode Island

Died 6/22/16 Handler – Lt. Bryan Ricci Coventry police K-9 dies A K-9 officer at the Coventry Police Department died Wednesday. “It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our K-9 Enzo this morning. “Our thoughts go out to his handler, Lt. Bryan Ricci and his family, who are especially feeling his loss today.” The post went …

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