Yearly Archives: 2018

K9 Chesty – Blacksburg, Virginia

Died – 2/23/18 Blacksburg Police Department’s first K9 dies The Blacksburg Police Department has lost a loyal member who helped officers during investigations. Chesty joined the force in 2007. He was the department’s first K9 and worked with two officers who were his handlers before he retired in 2014. He spent the last three years of his life with an …

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K9 Luke – Troup, Texas

Handler – Sgt. Kyle Stowers Troup Police K9 Officer Luke laid to rest with full honors Troup Police Department K9 Officer Luke was laid to rest Wednesday with full honors despite the rainy weather. A procession of law enforcement vehicles with flashing lights escorted Luke to the Troup Police Station from a Tyler veterinary clinic. Friends and fellow officers from …

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K9 Rony – Houston, Texas

Died 2/21/18 K9 officer put down after being injured during chase The Houston Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K9 officers. Officer Rony was injured overnight while going after a suspect. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo told ABC13 it all started when officers tried to pull over a stolen car around 1 a.m. That led to …

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K9 Nando – Derbyshire, England

Died – 2/20/18 Handler – PC Paul Seymour Derbyshire police dog Nando who helped catch hundreds of criminals dies He helped catch criminals, saved lives and protected his handler PC Paul Seymour. A Derbyshire police dog who helped catch hundreds of criminals and found many missing people during his amazing career has died. Nando, an Alsatian dog, and his handler …

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K9 Daisy Mae – Strafford County, New Hampshire

Died 2/18/18 Handler – Deputy Keith MacKenzie One of the most storied K-9s in New Hampshire law enforcement history passed away Police in Strafford County are mourning the loss of Daisy Mae, a bloodhound known for her ability to track down dangerous criminals on the run. Daisy Mae passed away Sunday due to medical complications from the tick-borne disease anaplasmosis. …

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K9 Ralph – Scotland

Handler – Sergeant Simon Young Thousands share outpouring of grief for beloved Scots police dog after he passes away Ralph spent seven years fighting crime alongside Police Sergeant Simon Young and was named UK National Police Dog Champion 2010 before retiring to live with the cop and his family Ralph joined the force in 2008 and spent seven years in …

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K9 Johny – Windsor Locks, Connecticut

CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of retired police K9 Johny of the Windsor Locks Police Department. K9 Johny was the partner of Officer John Carney who both joined the CPWDA on 4/6/07 and became Lifetime Members on 4/10/08. K9 Johny will be missed greatly by all members of the CPWDA and the greater K9 community and the town …

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K9 Mojo – North Charleston, South Carolina

Died 2/15/18 Handler – Officer Brandon VanAusdal K9 Mojo killed in crash A K-9 Mojo was killed in a DUI crash Thursday and his handler injured when suspect Richard Shore, 37, collided with their police vehicle. .Mojo served with the department for five years. His handler, Officer Brandon VanAusdal, is currently being treated at a hospital. The South Carolina Highway …

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K9 Dexter – Oconto County, Wisconsin

Died 2/15/18 Handler – Deputy Todd Skarban K9 Dexter passes It is with great sadness the Oconto County Sheriff’s Office WI share the news retired K9 Dexter passed away last night. Dexter began his tour of duty in December of 2008. During this tour, Dexter was an important member of the OCSO team. Dexter searched every school in the county …

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K9 Cratos – Pennsylvania State Police

Died – 2/14/18 Handler – Trooper David Lock State Police announce the death of K9 Officer Cratos State Police announced Wednesday that K9 Officer Cratos, who served as the department’s Human Remains Detection Canine since 2012, has died of congestive heart failure. Cratos, who was based in Hershey, was seven years old. Working with his handler, Trooper David Lock, Cratos …

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