Monthly Archives: December 2018

K9 Lightfoot – Brewton, Alabama

Died – 12/31/18 Brewton Police Department mourns loss of K-9 officer As any dog lover knows, the loss of one can often feel like losing a family member. That’s the case for the Brewton Police Department who say their K-9, Lightfoot, was struck by a car on New Year’s Eve.Lightfoot — a German Shepherd — had been working the streets …

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K9 Khaos – Stafford County, Virginia

Died – 12/30/18 Handler – Deputy Myers Stafford sheriff’s K-9 ‘Khaos’ dies The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is starting off the new year in mourning after the death of a K-9. Wednesday that Khaos, a nearly 10-year veteran of the department, died after battling some health issues.Khaos was credited with tracking missing people and apprehending criminals. He was also given …

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K9 Varro – Multnomah County, Oregon

Multnomah Co. Sheriff’s K9 Varro dies of complications from stroke A Multnomah County Sheriff’s K9 who served for nearly a decade died over the weekend, officials announced Wednesday. K9 Varro was 14 years old. According to the sheriff’s office, Varro was at home when he died on Sunday morning of complications following a stroke.The trained sheriff’s dog joined the K9 …

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K9 Boss – Fort Gibson , Oklahoma

Died – 12/28/18 Handler – Officer Brent Maddocks A Fort Gibson K-9 officer has taken his final ride. Law enforcement agencies from across Green Country came together to honor a hero Friday. Officer Brent Maddocks and his family have years of memories with Boss. They said he was great with kids, but he was also a criminal’s worst nightmare. They …

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K9 Gunner – Butler, Pennsylvania

Died – 12/27/18 Handler – Lieutenant Grooms Butler City Police K-9 Dies The Butler City Police Department says their K-9 officer has died. Police Chief Bob O’Neill says K-9 Gunner seemed to be feeling ill on Thursday evening so his handler, Lieutenant Grooms, took Gunner to the veterinarian. The vet found that Gunner had many irreparable internal issues. O’Neill says …

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K9 PC – Pueblo County, Colorado

Died – 12/27/18 Handler – Deputy Talton Pueblo County canine crime fighter dies after battle with cancer K-9 PC passed away Dec. 27 after a short battle with cancer, the sheriff’s office announced Tuesday. PC was an 11-year-old Dutch shepherd who had served as a canine crime fighter for the county since 2009.”We are saddened by the loss of PC, …

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K9 Keno – Oregon State Police

Died – 12/27/18 Handler – OSP Senior Trooper Freitag Retired OSP drug detection K9 dies: ‘Keno will be greatly missed’ A former Oregon State Police drug detection K9 passed away just months after retirement, officials said Thursday. K9 Keno started working with OSP Senior Trooper Freitag in February of 2015. They were based out of the Salem-area command.His career was …

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K9 Mitch – Waterloo, Iowa

Died – 12/26/18 Handler – Lt. Steven Bose Waterloo Police announce death of K-9 officer Mitch An award-winning retired K-9 officer died Wednesday, according to the Waterloo Police Department. Mitch, a 10-year-old German shepherd trained as a K-9 narcotics and patrol officer, died on the day after Christmas at the home of Lt. Steven Bose, where he had lived since …

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K9 Riky – Fostoria, Ohio

Died – 12/25/18 Handler – Detective Brandon Bell Saying farewell to K9 Riky Fostoria Police Department is saying farewell to a furry friend. Detective Brandon Bell, said Riky, an 11-year-old German shepherd, died at Bell’s house on Christmas Day. Riky never officially retired but hadn’t been used this year. “I think, over the years, we had a lot of success,” …

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K9 Cigo – Palm Beach County, Florida

Died – 12/24/18 Deputy-involved shooting near mall in Florida, police dog shot and killed Deputies have confirmed two suspect are in custody after a deputy-involved shooting that left a police dog dead outside The Mall at Wellington Green. The incident occurred shortly before 6 p.m. Monday in the parking lot by the mall’s food court, according to a Palm Beach …

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