Yearly Archives: 2024

K9 Bronson – Sarasota, Florida

Died 7/3/24 Handler – Officer Jacob Nelson Final Farewell to Retired Sarasota Police K-9 Bronson Sarasota Police Department mourned the unexpected loss of retired Sarasota Police K-9 Bronson on Wednesday, who served with Officer Jacob Nelson from 2014 to 2021.The Sarasota Police Department family gathered outside headquarters Wednesday afternoon for a final farewell.Watch the tribute here.K-9 Bronson retired in November …

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K9 Laky – North Versailles, Pennsylvania

North Versailles Police K-9 Unit mourning loss of officer Laky Handler – Chief Locke With heavy hearts, the North Versailles Township K9 Unit announces the passing of one of its bravest and most loyal members, retired K9 Laky. Laky, a dedicated Belgian Malinois, devoted his life to ensuring the safety and security of the North Versailles community alongside his handler …

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K9 Dino – St. Landry Parish, Louisiana

Died 7/2/24 Handler – Major Lance Guidroz St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office announces death of retired K9 A retired K9 for the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office has died.According to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office, retired narcotics K9 “Dino” passed away at the age of 12 on July 2. “Dino” served the citizens of St. Landry Parish from 2013 …

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K9 Rowdy – Obion, Tennessee

Died – 7/2/24 Handler – Sgt. Stacey Bostwick Obion County Sheriff’s Office announces death of K9 Rowdy The Obion County Sheriff’s Office has announced the death of one of its K9s.K9 Rowdy, who was the partner to Sgt. Stacey Bostwick, died Tuesday. Rowdy “hunted down bad guys like no other,” the post said. “We appreciate Rowdy’s service, and he will …

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K9 Grim – Alamance, North Carolina

Died – 7/1/24 Handler – Sgt. Mike Apple Longtime Alamance police dog dies A dog that worked with the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office for nine years died on Monday after a debilitating illness, the sheriff’s office announced Tuesday.Grim, a 13-year-old Malinois-German shepherd mix, served with Sgt. Mike Apple at the sheriff’s office from May 2012 until retiring in 2021, and …

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K9 Leroy – Henry, Georgia

Died – 7/1/24 Handler – Officer Kyle Ramsey Retired Henry County K-9 dies It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of one of it’s retired K9 officers, K9 Leroy. K9 officer Leroy served the citizens and guests of Henry County from October of 2015 until his retirement on July 7th, 2020. K9 Leroy was directly responsible for …

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K9 Malice – Mobile, Alabama

Died 6/30/24 Handler – Deputy Jantzen Ward Mobile County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies after tracking down burglary suspect The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office is down a member of their team after a K-9 died after tracking down a burglary suspect.According to a news release, the K-9 who died was Malice, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois K-9 Deputy with MCSO.MCSO officials said …

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K9 Macie – Broward, Florida

Handler – Deputy Kel li Covet Macie The Police Bloodhound, From Jimmy Ryce Center Has Died The abduction, rape, murder, and dismemberment of Jimmy Ryce in 1995 is a story anyone reporting in South Florida — or even living in South Florida — will likely never forget. Jimmy, 9, was abducted moments after he got of his school bus by …

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K9 Babbo – Ocala, Florida

K-9 Officer Babbo, who has served the Ocala Police Department since 2014 and retired in 2021, has died.K-9 Officer Babbo, who has served the Ocala Police Department since 2014 and retired in 2021, has died.OPD officials say that Babbo was an extremely valuable member of both the K-9 unit and the Unified Drug Enforcement Strike team.Investigators say the officer was …

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K9 Budo – Prince George, Maryland

Handler – Sergeant Peters K-9 Budo, was enjoying retirement when he passed away. K-9 Budo joined the PGPD in 2012 and served with his partner Sgt. Peters. He was almost 13 years old when he died. K-9 Budo assisted with the apprehension of criminals and recovering evidence while assuring citizens in the county were safe. In the Facebook posts, the …

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