Died – 6/14/17 Handler – Ofc Serratore K-9 dies in patrol car from heat exhaustion Cook County Forest Preserves K-9 died June 14 in a patrol car apparently from complications caused by heat exposure, officials said. The K-9, known as Drago, is believed to have been left unattended in the forest preserve police car while the officer processed an alleged …

Died – 6/13/17 Handler – Detective Christopher Nugent Retired Shelton police dog dies Police dog Jager came to the department in 2008 partially through a donation from People’s United Bank. Jager was paired with Detective Christopher Nugent. Jager assisted several local, state and federal agencies during his career and approximately 75 successful tracks, police said in a release. The police …

Died – 6/13/17 Handler – Corporal Brad Williams Farmington PD mourns loss of canine A local police department is mourning the loss of a canine officer. On Tuesday, the Farmington Police Department posted on Facebook, “It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Figo, our brave and valiant K-9. His partner and best friend for the last …

Handler – Detective Chris Scott New Braunfels Police Department loses beloved retired K-9 The New Braunfels Police Department is mourning the loss of a beloved K-9 that passed away over the weekend from natural causes. Retired K-9 Hondo served the department’s canine unit alongside Detective Chris Scott for six years. Since his retirement, he has been a member of Scott’s …

Died – 6/12/17 Handler – Patrol Deputy Chris Shope Missing Bradley SO K-9 found dead after being struck by train Bradley County Sheriff’s Office announced that their missing K9 Lucy that went missing on Sunday afternoon was found dead Monday morning. Lucy was reported missing in Charleston, TN on Case street. Police say caretakers went to the kennel where they …

Died – 6/11/17 Handler – Detective Ron Hall Retired Columbia police dog Leah dies Leah, a German shepherd who served as a police dog in Columbia for nine years, died Sunday from natural causes, according to a Police Department news release. “K-9 Officer Leah will be sorely missed as we remember her loyal service and constant friendship,” Police Department spokeswoman …

Died – 5/10/17 Handler – Nick Converso He served his country with honor and fidelity befitting a warrior who protected his comrades on battlefields in distant lands, as well as his community at home. It was a devotion matched only by the love of his handler. Dingo, a retired Military Working K-9, was memorialized with full military honors Saturday morning …

Died 6/9/17 Handler – Officer Dirk Hiltl. Decorated police K9 dies; helped seize $3.7 million in illegal drugs A decorated narcotics detector dog with the El Paso Police Department died last week. General Lee served the city of El Paso for eight years along with his partner, Officer Dirk Hiltl. Lee was one of the most effective narcotics dogs in …

Died – 6/8/17 Handler – Officer Stephen Correia K9 Amor Passes Away It is with a heavy heart the Taunton Police Department announces the passing of beloved K-9 Amor. K-9 Amor served the Taunton Police Department and the City of Taunton for over the past 10 years along side his partner K-9 Officer Stephen Correia. K-9 Amor was a certified …

Died – 6/8/17 Handler – Officer Canas Retired Davenport K9 dies Today the Davenport Police Department posted that Willie, a retired Davenport Police K9 passed away on Thursday, June 8th, due to medical issues. Willie was an eight-year-old Dutch Shepherd and was a full-service K9 with his specialties including tracking, narcotics, apprehension, article search and public demonstrations. Willie served the …