Died 6/18/18 Handler – Officer Jimmy Turner Veteran Richmond Police K9 peacefully passed away The Richmond Police Department announced the death of retired K-9 Arek. “K-9 Arek starting working with retired K-9 Officer Jimmy Turner in 2011. They worked as a team for seven years before K-9 Arek retired in February with Officer Turner, who spent 28 years working in …
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K9 Nick – Beloit, Wisconsin
Died – 6/18/18 Handler – Officer Brian Daughtery Retired Beloit Police Department K-9 Nick dies It is with a heavy heat that we inform you of the passing of K9 Nick who proudly served our community from 9/21/2006 until his retirement on 5/12/2013. K9 Nick worked with Officer (now Sergeant) Brian Daughtery during those years and lived with Brian and …
Read More »K9 Ide – Texarkana, Texas
Died – 6/16/18 Handler – Officer Jeremy Sutton and Handler – Officer Bo Carter East Texas community remembers K9’s service A longtime retired veteran of the Texarkana Texas Police Department passed away Saturday and now people are remembering his service. TTPD posted on Facebook that K9 Ide died of natural causes. Ide worked for six years with the department until …
Read More »K9 Max – – Colorado Springs, Colorado
Died – 6/15/18 Handler – Officer Donovan 2 retired Colorado Springs K-9 officers pass in the same week It was a rough week for the Colorado Springs Police K-9 Unit, as they said goodbye to two of their retired K-9 officers. According to the K-9 Unit, Canine Hunter and Canine Max were both retired before they passed this week. Hunter …
Read More »K9 Hunter – Colorado Springs, Colorado
Died 6/14/18 2 retired Colorado Springs K-9 officers pass in the same week It was a rough week for the Colorado Springs Police K-9 Unit, as they said goodbye to two of their retired K-9 officers. According to the K-9 Unit, Canine Hunter and Canine Max were both retired before they passed this week. Hunter served the city for six …
Read More »K9 Max – Williams County, Ohio
Died 6/13/18 Handler – Deputy Scott Shuping Former Williams County Sheriff’s K9 Max passes away It’s with a very heavy heart that we have to say our beloved Max passed away. He wasn’t just a dog, he was a danged good member of our family and one heck of a K9. Everything from finding narcotics to finding an elderly Alzheimer’s …
Read More »K9 Pepo – McCracken County, Kentucky
Died 6/8/18 Handler – Officer Steve Croft New McCracken County K9 continues legacy of K9 that passed away A retired K9 that served with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Department for eight years has passed away. But his legacy lives on through the work of the department’s newest K9. Pepo died from kidney failure on Friday, said his handler, Steve Croft. …
Read More »K9 Vaio – Tyler, Texas
Died – 6/8/18 1st Handler – Officer Phil Johnson 2nd Handler – Deputy Josh Hill Former Tyler K-9 officer laid to rest Vaio, a retired Tyler Police K-9 officer, passed away Friday morning. The former officer served with Tyler Police for a decade, beginning in 2006. His first partner was Phil Johnson. In 2010, Vaio was partnered with current Smith …
Read More »K9 Ringo – East Hempfield, Pennsylvania
Died 6/7/18 Handler – Officer Watt East Hempfield Township Police Department mourns loss of K9 Officer Ringo It is with great sadness that we must let everyone know that K9 Ringo passed away overnight. He was not doing well recently and was scheduled to see the vet this morning. Officer Watt lost a great partner and a K9 friend. Please …
Read More »K9 Choper – Conewango Township, Pennsylvania
Died 6/6/18 K9 Officer Dies After Falling from Roof in Warren County A police K9 in Warren County died Wednesday from the injuries he suffered after falling from the roof of a building. K9 Choper was a five-year-old German Shepherd who served with the Conewango Township Police Department for three years. Choper was participating in a training exercise with his …
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