Monthly Archives: March 2020

K9 Arko – Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

Died 3/30/20 Handler – Officer Plyler Mt. Pleasant Police Department mourns the loss of former K-9 Mount Pleasant Police Department has announced a former K-9 has passed away. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a retired member of our Law Enforcement family,” the police department wrote on Facebook. “K-9 Arko joined the Mount Pleasant Police …

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K9 Grizz – Lima, Indiana

Died 3/30/20 Handler – Officer Montgomery Lima Police K9 Grizz dies, parade held Monday Lima Police K9 Grizz died Sunday after suddenly having difficulty with mobility over the weekend. He died at a pet hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Monday night, a procession of Lima police cruisers went through the downtown area, past the police station in honor of Grizz. …

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K9 Emile – MWD – United States Air Force

Died – 3/30/20 MWD Emile N466 United States Air Force E.O.W. 30 March 2020. Thank you MWD Emile for your service and dedication. Run free MWD Emile – You have earned your wings, We still need your support to cover the increase in costs for construction since our budget was first established. Every $1, $5, $25 or whatever you can …

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K9 Det – Florence, Kentucky

Died – 3/29/20 Handler – Officer Josh Dalton NKY police department announces sudden loss of K9 The Florence Police Department says one of its K9 police dogs has passed away. “It is with extreme heartbreak that we announce that we unexpectedly lost one of our canine brothers today, Det,” the department said late Sunday. Det reportedly served the Florence community …

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K9 Joker – Stanislaus County, California

Handler – Deputy Nate Crain Retired 11-Year-Old Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office K9 Dies The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s K9 Association announced Friday that a retired 11-year-old K9 has died. K9 Joker was a Malinois that worked with Deputy Nate Crain of the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office for five years, the sheriff’s office said. The pair was the first K9 unit assigned …

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K9 Ajax – Galesburg, IL

Handler – Detective Mings Retired Galesburg Police K9 Ajax dies “We are very saddened to announce the passing of retired K9 Ajax. He had a sudden medical emergency requiring surgery and ultimately succumbed to the illness. Ajax was a phenomenal asset to our Department and he was also a great addition to his handler Detective Mings’ family. Our thoughts and …

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K9 Eyan – Newport, Oregon

Died – 3/27/20 1st Handler – Officer TJ Eriksen 2nd K9 Handler – Officer Keith Garrett In November 2008, Newport Police Department purchased a two-year old male German Shepherd named K9 Eyan from the Czech Republic . K9 Eyan served his community as their first drug detection dog from 2008 to 2014. While first partnered with Officer TJ Eriksen, K9 …

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K9 Argo – Spotsylvania, Virginia

Died – 3/27/20 Handler – Deputy Seay Spotsy Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of K-9 Argo It is with heavy heart that the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of K9 Argo. Argo succumbed to an illness this morning. Argo was a 6.5 year old Shepherd/Mal mix who began his career with the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office in April of 2015. …

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K9 Faust – Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway

Died 3/25/20 Handler – Officer Bryan Schaffer Beloved police K-9 Faust passes away following life dedicated to others, procession held at Clay Chalkville Animal Clinic It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of K-9 Faust, a decorated German Shepherd who served on the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Police Department for eight years, before retiring …

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K9 Fuse – Montgomery County, Tennessee

Handler – Sergeant Trout Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of longtime K9, Fuse The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday, March 26, the passing of Fuse, a German Shepherd Bomb Dog with a long history of demonstrations at schools and public events. “We are all mourning his loss because he became part of our extended families also,” said a …

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