Died – 9/6/18 Handler – Officer Soler Aberdeen police dog unexpectedly dies Aberdeen Police are mourning the loss of one of their own on Thursday. The department posted that K9 Sam died unexpectantly. Sam started with the Aberdeen Police Department in 2013 and was a best friend and partner to Officer Soler. Police said, “We thank you for loyal & …

Died 9/6/18 Handler – Officer Jacob Palmer Police K-9 dies after sudden illness Gabber, a K-9 member of the Monroe Police Department, died suddenly on Thursday night. Public Safety Director Keith Glass said the dog became ill after a short training period Thursday. Gabber died at the University of Georgia Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Services. Glass said he …

Handler – Lt. Scott Braun SHERIFF’S OFFICE K-9 GUNNER DIES It is with a heavy heart that Sheriff Tim Donnellon reports the death of St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Gunner. Gunner was 9 ½ years old and died recently from cancer. He worked 8 years as an accelerant detection K-9 with his handler, Lt. Scott Braun. Gunner came to …

Died – 9/5/18 Handler – Officer Chris Dufresne Beloved Enfield Police Dog Passes Away A recently-retired police canine who served as a key member of the Enfield Police Department for more than five years has passed away. Officer Bruin, a German shepherd who joined the department with handler Officer Chris Dufresne in 2012, was diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy in 2017, …

Died – 9/4/18 Retired Colorado Springs Police K-9 dies of cancerous tumor The Colorado Springs Police Department K-9 Unit expressed great sadness in saying goodbye to a dedicated four-legged officer that served the city for nearly eight years. The police unit said retired CSPD Canine Blesk was rushed to the emergency veterinary hospital Tuesday for a medical issue. It was …

Died – 9/4/18 Handler – Sgt. Hobson The Smith County Sheriff’s Office sadly said good-bye to K-9 Lanny. K9 Lanny “tragically passed away September 4th, 2018 due to a devastating health diagnosis. Lanny was a 6 year old German Shepherd that not only was a very skilled K-9 but able to visit with children and make them smile. She will …

Died 9/4/18 Handler – Officer Holzapfel Cuyahoga Falls Police mourning the loss of K-9 Officer The Cuyahoga Falls Police Department announced on Tuesday, Sept. 4, the passing of Canine Officer Diesel.The K9 officer passed away after recent health issues. Diesel and his handler, Officer Holzapfel, worked as a team to track down narcotics and help assist in criminal apprehensions. Diesel …

Died – 9/2/18 Police dog killed in crash after driver flees DWI checkpoint A police dog was killed and two officers were injured after a man fled a DWI checkpoint on Long Island early Sunday, authorities said. At about 2:30 a.m., police conducting a DWI checkpoint on Peconic. Avenue directed a man driving a dark-colored Audi to stop for further …

Handler – Master Deputy Jason Cotton Gwinnett Sheriff’s Office mourning death of retired K-9 The Sheriff’s Office announced earlier this week that Johny had died after a battle with cancer. He was a 13-year old German Shepherd who had been with the Sheriff’s Office from 2008 until his retirement earlier this year.

Died 9/1/18 Handler – Officer Mark Tymon K9 Titan Mourned CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of K9 Titan who was handled by Officer Mark Tymon of the Stamford Police Department. Officer Mark Tymon and K9 Titan were members of the CPWDA joining on 8/9/10 until Titan’s passing. K9 Titan was 11 years old. K9 Titan retired in August …