Yearly Archives: 2020

K9 Tessa – Crisp County, Georgia

Died – 10/26/20 Handler – Sgt. Kenny Purvis Crisp Co. police dog crosses rainbow bridge The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office announced on Facebook Tuesday that the department is mourning the loss of retired K9 “Tessa.” On Monday, Tessa passed away after a short bout with health issues. She was a 13-year-old Belgian Malinois, and she served the community for 10 …

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K9 Lux – Lexington, Kentucky

Died 10/26/20 Handler – Officer Chad Karsner Today we lost a great dog. K9 Lux served the city of Lexington with honor for many years with Chad. Lux went home and had a wonderful retried life with Chad and his family where he was one of the family and greatly loved. Unfortunately health issues took over and Lux crossed over …

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K9 Nitro – Bartonville, Illinois

Died 10/23/20 Handler – Officer Jason Howard Bartonville Police K9 Nitro dies after 7 years of service Bartonville’s only K9 Police Officer has died. K9 Nitro was the department’s second police dog ever. K9 Nitro had a cancerous tumor removed more than a year ago, but the department says it came back aggressively. Nitro was taken to the emergency veterinarian …

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K9 Brix – Lorain County, Ohio

Died – 10/21/20 Handler – Deputy Adam Trifiletti Retired Lorain County police dog Brix passes away The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office has announced that retired K-9 Brix passed away on Wednesday night. Brix was 13-years-old. Brix served the sheriff’s department with Deputy Adam Trifiletti from January 2012 until he was retired in August of 2018. Deputy Trifiletti purchased Brix from …

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K9 Diesel – St. Louis County, Minnesota

Died 10/20/20 Handler – Deputy Ben Fye St. Louis County Sheriff’s K-9 Diesel Passes We are grieving deeply, and reeling a bit, too. This morning, for the second time in a week, we had to say goodbye to a hero – St. Louis County Sheriff’s K-9 Diesel. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his partner, Deputy Fye, who calls …

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K9 Oxx – Delta County, Colorado

Died – 10/19/20 Handler – Sergeant Keith Sanders Sadly, Delta Says Goodbye to K9 Oxx K9 Oxx was an award winner police dog. He was an active member of the Colorado Police Canine Association & the National Police Canine Association during his entire career. In 2013 K9 Oxx was awarded the Colorado Police Canine Association Patrol Case of the Year. …

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K9 Cado – Tulsa, Oklahoma

Died 10/17/20 Handler – Officer Brandon Jarrett Retired Tulsa Police K9 Cado Passes Away The Tulsa Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K-9 Cado on Saturday. Cado served with TPD from 2010 until 2018 and was assigned to Ofc. Brandon Jarrett. TPD posted on Facebook Saturday saying that Cado will be missed.

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K9 Arko – Port Authority of Allegheny County Police Department, Pennsylvania

Handler – Lt. DiPippa Port Authority Police Mourning The Loss Of K9 Officer Arko The Port Authority of Allegheny County Police Department is mourning the loss of its K9 officer Arko. The Port Authority is extending condolences to Lt. DiPippa and his family after Arko passed away. Arko was 12 years old and served the Port Authority Police for over …

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K9 Tahoe – Hudson County, New Jersey

Handler – Officer Joseph Barone Hudson County Sheriff’s Office pay their respects to officer Tahoe “Today is a very sad day for the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office. We lost one of out K-9 officers,” Hudson County Sheriff Frank Schillari said on Friday. Tahoe began his career in October 2009, training with the Holmdel-Scotch Plains Canine Academy, and graduating in May …

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K9 Valor – Waynesville, North Carolina

Died 10/13/20 Handler – Sgt Billy Benhart Waynesville Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, K9 Valor. Sadly, Valor lost his fight with cancer Tuesday morning. He was at home and surrounded by his family when he crossed the rainbow bridge. Valor was an amazing police dog who selflessly served his community for years. Waynesville was …

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