DCSO mourns passing of retired K-9 ‘YoYo’ The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its former deputy K-9s, York, or as he was affectionately known, YoYo. YoYo “crossed over to be with his friends” on April 12, the sheriff’s office announced on Friday. YoYo joined DCSO in 2011 and retired in late 2020. Since his …

Handler – Trooper Jason Vital State police mourn the loss of K9 Rocky, who served for a decade Massachusetts State Police are mourning the death of Rocky, a dog who served the commonwealth for 10 years before his retirement in October. Rocky was a loyal partner to Trooper Jason Vital, officials said. The two of them were known for finding …

Handler – Lt. Chris Smith Died 4/20/22 The Myrtle Beach Police Department lost a retired K-9. “Very sad day yesterday with one of the toughest decisions,” Lt. Chris Smith wrote in the post. “K9 Alli was the best partner I could have asked for, and always kept me in line. Alli taught me so much as I grew in my …

Handler – Officer Richard Seibert Braintree police K-9 Lucky, almost 14, dies Lucky was a yellow English Labrador retriever adopted by the police. He was assigned to Officer Richard Seibert. Lucky went on duty in 2010. “He was one of the most prolific drug dogs we have encountered, one of the best in Massachusetts,” Cohoon said. He played a significant …

Died 4/15/22 K9 Cash to take one last ride Friday morning Local first responders and K-9 officers will honor the life and service of retired K-9 Cash as he takes one last ride, at the age of nine, on Friday morning. Cash is a German Shepherd. He joined the Champaign Police Department in 2013 and was certified through the North …

Died – 4/14/22 Handler – Officer Kipp Harris The relationship between man and dog has been very well documented throughout history. Now, take that connection and add in a 24-hour, seven days a week relationship that is bonded by trust, danger, duty and family ties, and the relationship finds a whole new meaning. Amery officer Kipp Harris is learning how …

Died – 4/11/22 Handler – Cpl. Jeremy Hedrick Passing of Cumberland Police Department canine officer It is with sadness that the Cumberland Police Department announces the passing of canine officer Ralf. Ralf was a valuable member of the department and a partner and friend to Cpl. Hedrick. Ralf was placed on duty in November 2011, and assigned to his partner …

Died 4/11/22 El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is heartbroken to announce that K9 Jinx shot and killed An El Paso County K-9 and a suspect were shot and killed during a shooting. Just before 11 p.m. on Monday night, Manitou Springs Police Department officers and El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a business on the 900 block of …

dIED 4/10/22 A Franklin County Sheriff’s Office K-9 was shot and died after a man who stole a vehicle in Granville County Saturday got into a shootout with deputies while hiding under a house Sunday, authorities said. The man was eventually caught and is being held on a $1 million bond while facing several charges, according to a news release …