Handler – Deputy Jay Pearson Darke County Sheriff’s Office mourns the passing of K-9 Deputy Eric The Darke County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook on Friday that retired K-9 Deputy Eric has passed away. The seven-year veteran K9 was handled by Deputy Jay Pearson, and was certified in drug detection, tracking, and article search, according to the Facebook post. He …
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K9 Nero – Cabell, West Virginia
Died – 9/16/22 Deputies – Straton & Rogers Cabell County Sheriff’s Office mourns unexpected passing of K-9 Nero The Cabell County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a K-9 officer. The Cabell County Sheriff’s Office announced that K-9 Nero passed away suddenly today, Sept. 16, 2022, due to an medical emergency. Nero joined the CCSO in 2018 and has …
Read More »K9 Lex – Cranston, Rhode Island
Died – 9/15/22 Handler – Officer Nathan Bagshaw Retired police K-9 in Rhode Island dies of cancer A retired police K-9 that served in Rhode Island for nearly seven years has died after a battle with cancer. The Cranston Police Department said K-9 Lex, who retired in April, passed away Thursday.The department shared the news on social media and included …
Read More »K9 Ciro – Onondaga, New York
Died – 9/15/22 Handler – Sergeant Craig Belcher Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, K-9 Ciro passed away A K-9 who served Central New York for more than eight years passed away at the age of 13.The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office says K-9 Ciro passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Ciro’s handler was Sergeant Craig Belcher, and Ciro worked beside him …
Read More »K9 Jax – Calvert, Maryland
Died – 9/14/22 Handler – F/Sgt. N. Funchion Calvert Sheriff’s Office Mourns Passing of Retired K9 Jax With great sadness, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) announces the passing of retired K9 Jax. K9 Jax served the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office from Fall 2013 until 2019. K9 Jax was a loyal protector and trusted partner to F/Sgt. N. Funchion during …
Read More »K9 Yaro – Gault, California
Died – 9/12/22 Handler – Deceased – Officer Keven Tonn The retired K9 partner the Galt police officer killed in the line of duty in 2013 has now died. K9 Yaro was Officer Kevin Tonn’s partner. Tonn was killed while responding to a burglary call back on Jan. 15, 2013. The suspect fired one shot at the 35-year-old officer, then …
Read More »K9 Maxx – Madison, Misouri
Died – 9/12/22 Handler – Officer Paul Bunch The canine that served here for eight and a half years was remembered for being “fierce” and full of energy but also a loyal partner that was like a child to his former handler. Former Madison PD K9 handler Paul Bunch was brought to tears when he had to put his long-time …
Read More »K9 Rana – Visakhapatnam, India
Died 9 12/22 Sniffer dog Rana passes away in Visakhapatnam City police personnel have bid a tearful farewell to a sniffer canine Rana, which breathed its last here on Monday. Rana, a Labrador Retriever, joined the police force as specialist tracker during the year 2009 and offered its services to the department till September 9, 2022. During the last 12 …
Read More »K9 Harper – Montgomery, Maryland
Died 9/10/22 Handler – Officer Chris Jordan Montgomery County police are mourning the loss of one of the department’s retired K9 officers. On Saturday, retired K9 Harper suffered a serious medical emergency and died due to complications, according to police. Harper was a faithful partner to officer Chris Jordan. The pair started their training in 2014 and became a patrol …
Read More »K9 Axel – Marquette, Wisconsin
Handler – Captain Kowalski Marquette Co. Sheriff’s Office mourns the death of K-9 Axel The Marquette County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the passing of their beloved K-9, Axel. Axel worked with Marquette County for over 10 years, starting in October 2011. Axel met Captain Kowalski first met several months later in July 2011. Axel and Kowalski worked together from then …
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