Handler – Officer Bill VanAntwerp Prince William police say goodbye to veteran police dog Hawkeye, a retired Prince William County police dog who served with his human partner for eight years, died this weekend. The 13-year-old German shepherd served alongside Master Police Officer Bill VanAntwerp from 2006 to 2015. He died peacefully with his family by his side, police said. …
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K9 Lord – Scott Township, Pennsylvania
Died 2/19/17 Handler – Officer McGrath Community mourns loss of K-9 Lord The Scott Township Police department lost a K-9 unit over the weekend. “It is with great sorrow that we share with everyone that our K-9 Officer Lord has passed away after complications with a tumor,” the Scott Township Police Department said in a post. Our thoughts and prayers …
Read More »K9 Sugar – Methuen, Massachusetts
Died – 2/18/17 Handler – Officer Rob Prindle City of Methuen mourns beloved K-9 Sugar The city of Methuen is mourning a beloved K-9 that passed away. Sugar served the Methuen Police Department for seven years and retired in 2010 when her K-9 handler Officer Rob Prindle left the force to join the U.S. Marshalls Service, Methuen police said. “Sugar …
Read More »K9 Tron – Prince George’s County, Maryland
Died – 2/17/17 Handler – Sergeant Nick Cicale Prince George’s County Police Dept. K9 dies from aggressive form of blood cancer Tron, a 7-year-old Prince George’s County Police Department’s Special Operations dog, has passed away, the police department confirmed. The Prince George’s County Police Department said Tron became ill Thursday evening and was rushed to the veterinary hospital where they …
Read More »K9 Dash – Clark County, Washington
Died – 2/17/17 Handler – Deputy Seth Brannan Retired sheriff’s office K-9 Dash died Dash, a retired police dog who worked for the Clark County Sheriff’s Office from 2009 until retiring in 2013, died Friday, the sheriff’s office announced. Dash worked with sheriff’s Deputy Seth Brannan tracking suspects and drugs, and he participated in the regional SWAT team and wilderness …
Read More »K9 Rocco – Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Died – 2/17/17 Handler – Officer Ron Waros Passing of K9 Rocco The Monroeville Police Department is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 officer Rocco on Friday 2/17/17 at the age of 12 years. Rocco served the MPD from 2006 to his retirement in 2014. Our hearts go out to Rocco’s handler, Ron Waros, and his family.
Read More »K9 Kaybar – Amesbury, Massachusetts
Died – 2/16/17 Handler – Officer Thomas Nichols Beloved police K-9 laid to rest in Amesbury The Amesbury Police Department is mourning the passing of a beloved retired K-9. Kaybar was laid to rest Feb. 16 after a stoic battle with canine degenerative myelopathy. “Kaybar will be sorely missed by the Amesbury Police Department and his family,” the department said. …
Read More »K9 Tundra – Jasper, Missouri
Died – 2/15/17 Handler – Cpl. Matt Smith Jasper County Mourns K9 Tundra K9 Tundra, a 5 year-old Weimaraner, who faithfully served the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 due a large tumor that grew in her esophagus and stomach. The tumor was discovered during a recent exam after K9 Tundra had lost a significant …
Read More »K9 Niko – Richmond, Virginia
Handler – Officer Sammy Hernandez Retired Richmond Police K-9 passes away We share the sad news that retired K-9 Niko has passed away due to an illness. K-9 Niko was the dedicated partner of K-9 Officer Sammy Hernandez for seven years until Niko retired in 2016. Niko’s career was filled with success – which included the very last working dog …
Read More »K9 Ranger – Rocky Hill, Connecticut
Died – 2/15/17 Handler – Sgt. Joseph Phelps It is with great sadness to inform all of you that on 02/15/17 @ approx. 0500 hrs. retired K-9 Ranger had a sudden deterioration in his health. Sgt. Joseph Phelps brought Ranger to the Animal Hospital of Rocky Hill to be evaluated for his sudden health change. Sgt. Phelps had to make …
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