Yearly Archives: 2022

K9 Ranger – Chula Vista, California

Died – 6/25/22 Handler – Agent Gen Murofushi Chula Vista police K-9 dog dies at age 4 The Chula Vista Police Department is remembering their “brave and loving” K-9 dog named Ranger who died unexpectedly Saturday at the age of four, authorities said. Ranger’s handler, police agent Gen Murofushi, said the Belgian Malinois loved doing his job.“He was the happiest …

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K9 Kiko – Coconino, Arizona

Coconino County Sheriff’s Office Announces The Passing Of Retired K-9 “Kiko” The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office announced that a retired K-9, “Kiko” passed away recently. Kiko was an eight year veteran of the Coconino County Sheriff’s office from 2008 until 2016, which is when his handler Deputy Rick Shouse retired as well. Kiko continued to live out his retirement with …

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K9 Exo – Pascagoula, Mississippi

Died – 6/23/22 Handler – , Officer James Prisock K-9 Shot, Killed While Tracking Suspect Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell confirmed this morning that K9 officer Exo was killed in the line of duty Thursday.Exo and his handler, Officer James Prisock, were tracking a suspect wanted by Jackson County Sheriff’s Department when the suspect turned and fired on the officers, …

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K9 Emmitt – Ocean County, New Jersey

Handler – Kohout Ocean County K-9 Officer Passes Away The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of their K-9 officer Emmitt. In 2013, Emmitt joined the K-9 Unit and was assigned to his handler Sheriff’s Officer James Kohout. Emmitt was certified by the National Police Bloodhound Association and maintained this certification throughout his career.Emmitt retired in 2019 and …

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K9 Drago – Columbia, Florida

Died – 6/21/22 Florida K9 Deputy Drago dies following heat-related injury The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office in north Florida is mourning the loss of one of its own. Authorities said Canine Deputy Drago died Tuesday evening, hours after suffering a heat-related injury during a training exercise with his handler. Drago was taken to a veterinarian clinic in Lake City for …

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K9 Bella – Manteca, California

Died 6/21/22 Handler – Officer Mike Kelly Former Manteca Police Department narcotics K9 passes away For more than five years, when Mike Kelly came to work at the Manteca Police Department he rode in with his partner. Bella, a Dutch shepherd that had previously worked for the Stockton Police Department, was paired up with Kelly from 2015 until her retirement …

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K9 Taz – McLean, North Dakota

Handler – Detective Brad Nielsen McLean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Taz dies McLean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Taz has died unexpectedly, shortly after his retirement.Taz started his career on May 4, 2016, with Detective Brad Nielsen. The pair worked side by side on patrol until Taz retired on June 5 this year. “We’d like to thank Taz for his loyal …

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K9 Einstein- Baltimore, Maryland

Handler – Officer S. Reiter Baltimore County K-9 Einstein, A Pioneering Bomb Sniffer Passes There are many great ones that hailed from Baltimore over the years. Babe Ruth, David Hasselhoff, Michael Phelps, Frank Zappa, Montel Williams, and the great baller Reggie Lewis. But none made as much of an impact on the city as pioneering K9 sniffer Einstein. Einstein was …

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K9 Papi – Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Died 6/19/22 Handler – Sgt. Steven Kingsley Bridgewater Police Department Mourns Loss of K-9 Papi Chief Christopher Delmonte regrets to inform the community that Bridgewater Police K-9 Papi died unexpectedly over the weekend.Papi was a 9-year-old German Shepherd from Slovakia. He joined the department and was partnered with K-9 Sgt. Steven Kingsley in 2014. The team completed Basic Canine Patrol …

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K9 Remington – North Jersey , New Jersey

Handler – Officer Chris Nichols Trusted, Reliable North Jersey Police Bloodhound Dies She was one of North Jersey’s most trusted and reliable investigators. She found missing adults and children as well as criminals and contraband. Maywood police bloodhound Remi died this weekend. She was only 5½ years old.It was a difficult Father’s Day for Officer Chris Nichols.Remington had given “everything …

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