Yearly Archives: 2018

K9 Vader – Virginia State Police

Died 8/1/18 Virginia State Police K9 fatally shot A man tied to two New Haven shootings, including the murder of a mother, may have been killed by Virginia State Police. On Wednesday afternoon, an officer was posted outside the house of the woman who was murdered back in May, and said the family had been in and out today, relieved …

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K9 Bear – Corinth, Texas

Died 8/1/18 Former Corinth PD K9 dies The retired K9 officer for Corinth Police Department has died. 12-year-old Bear passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, according to the CPD. From 2008 to 2013, Bear helped the police department keep Corinth safe. “Bear was a superstar,” the department wrote in a Facebook post. “Bear helped to bring many drugs and weapons …

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K9 Larry – North Chungcheong, South Korea

S. Korea police to honor dog killed in line of duty by snake A Long serving South Korean police dog killed in the line of duty by a snake will be honored with a rare ceremony next month in a country where a million of his fellow canines are estimated to be eaten every year. Larry, a 7-year-old German shepherd, …

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K9 Hemi – Arkansas State Police

Died 7/30/18 Police K-9 Killed, Suspect Injured An Arkansas State Police K-9 and the suspect he was in pursuit of both died in a shootout in Mississippi County Monday night. At approximately 6:57 p.m., trooper patrolling Interstate 55 in Mississippi County near the 56 mile marker encountered a vehicle that had earlier been identified as being pursued by Missouri law …

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K9 Midas – Hancock County , West Virginia

Died – 7/29/18 Handler – Deputy First Class Pat Hoder Canine officer dies after heat equipment malfunction A canine officer with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office has died after an air conditioning unit failed. According to a press release, a series of unforeseen events involving technical issues with a patrol vehicle led to the tragedy. Canine Midas was inside his …

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K9 Turbo – Columbia, South Carolina

Died – 7/28/18 Handler – Officer D. Hurt Columbia police dog dies from heat-related injury A K-9 working with the Columbia Police Department died Saturday from what is being called a “heat-related work injury.” CPD announced on Saturday “the sudden loss of a beloved K-9.” A spokesperson for CPD said the announcement came with “tremendous sadness.” The K-9 office went …

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K9 Rev – Walla Walla, Washington

Died 7/28/18 Handler – Office Fulmer WW POLICE DOG TAKES ONE LAST RIDE BEFORE HE PASSES FROM HEALTH ISSUES Police dogs are not just one of the most effective tools every used by law enforcement, they are part of the police family. Not just with their handlers with whom they live, but they build bonds with all officers with their …

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K9 Ruso – Whitewater, Wisconsin

Died – 7/27/18 Handler – Officer Justin Stuppy ‘Loving and hardworking’ Whitewater Police Department K-9 officer died Friday A Whitewater Police Department K-9 officier died Friday, according to a news release from officials. K-9 officer Ruso had developed a kidney issue and underwent surgery earlier this week. Officials said it was determined that his kidneys were not performing as expected …

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K9 Reno – Fontana, California

Died 7/27/18 Handler – Officer Katie Beebe Retired Fontana police dog responsible for recovering millions in narcotics money dies Katie Beebe had a feeling Reno would be a hard-working police dog. About a decade ago, the K9 was one of several brought to Riverside from Holland to be used by police agencies. No older than 3 at the time, Reno’s …

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K9 Brynmore – Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Died – 7/27/18 Handler – Constable Fahraad Ishmael Suspect kills police dog by throwing under moving truck A Pietermaritzburg police dog handler was “very traumatised” on Friday after a suspect he and colleagues were apprehending grabbed his dog and threw him in front of a passing truck, killing him. “The handler has been getting counselling,” Lieutenant-Colonel Brian Oberholzer, commander of …

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