Monthly Archives: December 2021

K9 Blade – Derry, Pennsylvania

Died 12/30/21 Police K-9 Dies Just Before 14th Birthday The Derry Borough Police Department is in mourning. The department announced the death of K-9 Blade on Wednesday. Police say Blade died on Dec. 30, just shy of his 14th birthday. “Chief Glick was with him as he crossed over and wanted everyone to know that Blade was a awesome partner …

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K9 Karr – Kinston, North Carolina

Died 12/30/21 Former Kinston K-9 officer Karr passes away The Kinston Police Department announced that one of its K-9 officers, Karr, died Thursday. Officials said Karr began with the department in 2008 and served until 2014.Karr is credited with more than 300 controlled substance searches, more than 100 tracks and 11 apprehensions in his career.

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K9 Sultan – Albemarle County, Virginia

Died 12/30/21 Handler – Officer Ryan Sheridan  Albemarle County Police Department mourns loss of K-9, Sultan The Albemarle Police Department announced Thursday the passing of K9 Sultan due to unforeseen medical concerns and terminal complications. With his deteriorating health, the department, along with the medical advice from a veterinarian and canine specialist, believed it was best to retire K9 Sultan …

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K9 Patty – MTA POLICE

Died 12/27/21 Handler – Officer Bobby Baile It is with sadness and a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Canine Patty, the retired canine partner of Officer Bobby Baile. Officer Baile had to make the difficult decision on December 27, 2021 due to Canine Patty’s diminishing health. Canine Patty faithfully served Officer Baile and vigilantly protected …

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K9 Quannah – Union County, Tennessee

Died – 12/27/21 Handlers – Missy and Marvin Carter  The Union County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their K-9 officers. K-9 Quannah passed away Monday morning from serious medical issues that stemmed from an earlier infection. He was 9 years old. Quannah’s handlers Missy and Marvin Carter said he assisted on countless searches with departments all …

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K9 Rocco Morris County NJ

Those of you who didn’t get to know Rocco missed an opportunity to meet one of the best. Rocco was easily a breed ambassador that personified “The Goodest Boy”. Rocco began his life on July 21, 2009 and was a detection K9 for the Morris County Sheriff’s Office in New Jersey until 2017 when his care was entrusted to me. …

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K9 Benny – Isle of Wight, Virginia

Died – 12/26/21  Isle of Wight Sheriff’s K9 passes away after cancer diagnosis A beloved member of the Isle of Wight Sheriff’s Office passed away on Sunday after being diagnosed with cancer. Benny, the Isle of Wight Sheriff’s Office K9, was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis and bone cancer. While we were all hoping for Benny to smile with us for …

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K9 Diesel – Tallahassee, Florida

Died 12/25/21 Handler – Officer Githens  Retired TPD K9 featured on Live PD dies at 9 years old Retired Tallahassee Police Department K9 Diesel died on Christmas Day at nine years old, the department announced Tuesday. Diesel, who served the city of Tallahassee from October 2013 to July 2021, passed away peacefully from medical complications, the department said. “Before retiring …

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K9 Rayco – Lee County, Washington D.C.

Died – 12/23/21 Former war dog K9 Rayco passes away Lee County Sheriff’s Office officials honored retired military warrior dog, K9 Rayco, as he passed away at his home in Lehigh Acres on Thursday. K9 Rayco was an advanced trained tactical explosion detection dog, according to LCSO. He had an incredible military service history with his handler, Mark, where they …

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K9 Vesly – Zanesville, Ohio

Died – 12/21/21  Zanesville Police Department retired K9 officer passes away The Zanesville Police Department announced the passing of one of its retired K9 officers Thursday. In a Facebook post, the department shared that Vesly passed away on Tuesday, December 21. Vesly was born on April 25, 2008, and retired on March 17, 2017.

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