Yearly Archives: 2016

K9 Kyra – Simpson County, Mississippi

Died 2/5/16 Handler – Officer Greg Reynolds Simpson County K-9 Kyra dies The Simpson County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the death of K-9 Kyra. The 8-year-old Belgian malinois died Friday after a battle with cancer on 2/5/16. Kyra was an 8 year old Belgium. and served with the department since 2012 with partner Greg Davis. Kyra has been diagnosed with …

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K9 Victor – East Fishkill, New York

Died – 2/4/16 Handler – Officer Bertoldi East Fishkill Police Department announces the passing of Retired K-9 Victor It is with deep sorrow that the East Fishkill Police Department announces the passing of Retired K-9 Victor. Victor faithfully served the Police Department and Town of East Fishkill residents for 10 years from 2003 until his retirement in January of 2013. …

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K9 Goro – MWD

Died 2/4/16 MWD GORO N363, 05 May 2007 – 04 February 2016. GORO was assigned on active duty to the 902d Security Forces Squadron (SFS), Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. While at the 902 SFS, GORO deployed numerous times in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. In October 2013, GORO was deemed unfit for duty and was retired …

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K9 Chase – Slidell, Louisiana

Died – 2/1/16 Handler – Sgt. Chris Newman Longtime Slidell Police Department dog dies Chase, a dog that joined the Slidell Police Department in 2003, helped catch nearly 100 suspects in almost 10 years on the job, according to department spokesman Sgt. Daniel Seuzeneau, but the 15-year-old German shepherd succumbed to a spinal cord disorder Monday. Chase, who retired from …

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K9 Aren – Port Authority of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Died 1/31/16 Handler – Officer Brian O’Malley Person Shot, K9 Officer Stabbed & Killed Authorities in western Pennsylvania say a police K-9 was stabbed to death and a suspect shot during a foot pursuit on a transit busway. Spokesman Jim Ritchie of the Port Authority of Allegheny County said the pursuit began Sunday afternoon at a transit station in Wilkinsburg …

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K9 Falco – Habersham County, Georgia

Died 1/29/16 Handler – Cpl. Johnathan Thomas Memorial service set for fallen Habersham K9 Officer Falco The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office has announced arrangements for K9 Falco, who died Friday, Jan. 29 in a fire at his handler’s home. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at The Torch Worship Center, 800 Cannon Bridge Road, Demorest. A procession …

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K9 Betcha – Danby, Vermont

Died 1/29/16 K9 Betcha struck and killed by handlers cruiser K9 Betcha was accidentally struck and killed by his handler’s cruiser in Danby, Vermont. His handler was moving the patrol car forward when Betcha ran in front of it and was struck. Betcha had served with the Rutland County Sheriff’s Office for one year.

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K9 Turner – Angels Camp, California

Died – 1/28/16 Handler – Sgt. Todd Fordahl Retired Angels Camp police dog Turner dies Turner, a retired service dog with the Angels Camp Police Department, had to be euthanized on Jan. 28, the department reported Thursday. Turner served from 2005 to 2010 and was the first narcotics detection K-9 in the history of the department. His handler was Sgt. …

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K9 Zeus – MWD

Died – 1/26/16 MWD Zeus (L634) of Marine Corps Base Hawaii K-9 was lost 26 January 2016 due to medical issues. Zeus was 9 1/2 years old and served The Marine Corps faithfully. Zeus was due to retire and over the last year enjoyed a lot of time in his two favorite places, in the truck and on the couch. …

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