K9 Died – 6/1/19 Handler – Officer Matt Green Aurora police mourn passing of K-9 The Aurora Police Department has announced the passing of a beloved K-9, Draco. A spokesperson for the department says Draco was found to have an aggressive form of brain cancer on Thursday, and he was rushed to VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital for treatment. The …
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K9 Jordan – Daviess County, Kentucky
Died – 5/31/19 Handler – Deputy Russ Day K9 Jordan passes Daviess County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) lost a loyal member of its team on Friday morning as Deputy K-9 Jordan was put to rest after suffering from lung cancer. Jordan was a key component of DCSO for three years, serving dual purposes in drug and narcotics detection and patrol work. …
Read More »K9 Kroc – Greenville County, South Carolina
Died – 5/29/19 Handler – Officer Tim Miller Greenville County’s longest-serving K-9 has died; emotional ‘last call’ recorded The longest-serving K-9 at the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office was remembered Friday with a moment of silence and a last call. K-9 Kroc died Wednesday, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Since his 2017 retirement, Kroc had lived with his former handler, Tim …
Read More »K9 Lou – Floyd County, Georgia
Former Floyd County Police K9 dies A former Floyd County Police Department K9 has passed away. The department posted a photo on its social media pages of former K9 Officer Lou, saying the officers are mourning the loss. Lou served with Floyd County Police from 2006 until 2011.
Read More »K9 Dano – Johns Creek, Georgia
Died – 5/26/19 Handler – Sgt. James Zebley Johns Creek Police K-9 laid to rest after memorable career K-9 Dano had a reputation as one hard-working dog. His final shift before retirement underscores that. In January 2017, Dano and partner, Sgt. James Zebley, were responding to a report of a stolen vehicle and, when the suspect jumped out the back …
Read More »K9 Kaleb – Queensland, Australia
Died 5/26/19 Handler – Sergeant Trevor O’Neill Tragedy as police dog dies chasing break and enter suspect It is with extremely heavy hearts that the Queensland Police Service can confirm the death of a serving police dog in Harristown earlier this morning. Shortly before 1.30am, Police Dog (PD) Kaleb and his handler were responding to a break and enter in …
Read More »K9 Rebel – Struthers , Ohio
Handler – Officer Jason Murzda Retired Struthers K9 passes away A retired K-9 who served in Struthers for 10 years has died of natural causes, officials say. Rebel served with Struthers police from 2007 to 2017. His handler, Jason Murzda, described Rebel as “one of a kind.” The Struthers police department released a statement on their Facebook page: “We are …
Read More »K9 Lucky – Enfield, North Carolina
Died – 5/25/19 Handler – Officer Larry Peaden Enfield Police K9 Lucky Dies Of Medical Condition Enfield Police Department k9 Lucky passed away with his partner, Officer Larry Peaden, by his side. Enfield, NC – Enfield Police Department (EPD) K9 Lucky died at home on May 25 while undergoing treatment for a recently diagnosed medical condition. “Lucky was recently diagnosed …
Read More »K9 Dallas – St. Lucie County, Florida
Died – 5/24/19 Handler – Deputy Brandon Nuccio St. Lucie County Sheriff’s K9 Dallas dies after illness A K9 dog that had served the Sheriff’s Office for three years died after a sudden illness, the agency announced Saturday. Dallas was the four-legged partner of St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Nuccio, the Sheriff’s Office said. Wednesday, Dallas was taken to …
Read More »K9 Eli – Gwinnett County, Georgia
Georgia police K9 dies chasing suspect in 90-degree weather A police K9 in Georgia suddenly fell ill while chasing a suspect and died. News outlets report the Gwinnett County police dog named Eli was working with his handler in Snellville on Thursday when he began to show symptoms believed to be heat-related. A police statement says the eight-year department veteran …
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