Handler – PC Matt Aris Former Police dog bear, crime-fighting canine of Rotherham, passes away A former police dog who helped keep Rotherham’s streets safe has died.The criminal-catching efforts of German shepherd Bear were often featured on the force’s social media channels.And the trusted four-legged officer was described as a valuable asset in tracking missing people and apprehending offenders. South …
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K9 Marta – Lewiston, Idaho
Died 7/5/23 Handler – Sgt. Chris Reese Retired K9 from Lewiston dies from cancerous tumor “Today we said goodbye to our trusted and loyal K9 Marta. K9 Marta served the citizens, LPD, and the City of Lewiston as our narcotics K9 since 2013. K9 Marta was instrumental in so many drug investigations and convictions in Lewiston and the surrounding region. …
Read More »K9 Bauer – Oceana, West Virginia
Died – 7/4/23 K-9 died after left in a hot police cruiser, officer resigns after investigation A local K-9 officer died after they were reportedly left in a hot police cruiser in July. According to information from Chief Tyler Dunigon with the Oceana Police Department, an unnamed Oceana police officer is no longer with the department after his K-9 partner, …
Read More »K9 Thor – La Crosse, Wisconsin
Died 7/4/23 Handler – Officer Dakota Jelinski La Crosse police dog Thor dies unexpectedly One of the La Crosse Police Department’s K-9 units has died unexpectedly.The department announced Friday that Thor died July 4 after complications from internal bleeding. The dog partnered with La Crosse police officer Dakota Jelinski According to a department press release, Thor wasn’t feeling well last …
Read More »K9 Kimura – Las Vegas, Nevada
Police K-9 dies after suffering medical emergency during training Authorities in Las Vegas say one of their police dogs has died this week while training. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, a K-9 named Kimura died after suffering a medical emergency.Officials said Kimura suffered the emergency while training at the LVMPD K-9 Operations Center.The 6-year-old Dutch Shepherd was …
Read More »K9 Herc – Salisbury, Massachusetts
Died 7/3/23 Handler – Lt. Dellaria Salisbury Police mourn the loss of department’s beloved K9, Herc “Later that year, Herc became a dual-purpose work dog, nationally certifying as a Narcotics Detection K-9,” police said. “In the spring of 2016 Herc ranked 1st place overall in the New England Regional USPCA Narcotics Detection Dog Trial, hosted in Manchester, NH.”“Lt. Dellaria was …
Read More »K9 Taz – Woodstock, Canada
Died 7/3/23 Beloved police dog dies after ingesting drugs during investigation A Woodstock police dog has died in the line of duty. The dog, Taz, was assisting with a drug investigation Monday when it ingested drugs during a search. The dog was given anti-overdose medication and taken to a veterinarian clinic before it died, police say. Another police dog, Striker, …
Read More »K9 Trigger – Raleigh, West Virginia
Died 7/2/23 Handler – Lt. R. R. White Raleigh Co. Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of K-9 Deputy Trigger The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of K-9 Deputy Trigger on Sunday. Trigger was a Bloodhound who “served the citizens of Raleigh County honorably for the past six years.”The post went on to explain, Trigger had recently been diagnosed with …
Read More »K9 Kuno – Prince George, Maryland
Died 7/2/23 Handler – Officer Grooms K9 Kuno died after suffering heatstroke while searching a school building for a burglary suspect at about 3:00 pm with temperatures in the mid-90s.K9 Kuno had been requested to assist the Prince George’s County Police Department as they searched for the suspect in Morningside. Approximately 15 minutes into the search he began showing signs …
Read More »K9 Cael – Danbury, Connecticut
Died 7/2/23 Handler – Sgt. Eric Cieply Danbury police department mourns K-9 Cael, partner of Sgt. Eric Cieply The Danbury police department is mourning K-9 Cael, the partner of Sgt. Eric Cieply for the past six years. Cael, an 8-year-old German shepherd, died Saturday night, according to a statement on social media Sunday. He had complications from a recent illness …
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