Yearly Archives: 2024

K9 Rotar – Geauga, Ohio

Handler – Deputy Borden Geauga County K-9 Rotar dies after 11 years of service K-9 Rotar helped officers with countless narcotic arrests, searches for suspects and missing persons, and recovering critical evidence, GCSO listed.“His dedication and skill made him an invaluable asset to the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office,” GCSO stated.His four paws enforced the laws until his retirement on March …

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K9 Max – Terrell, Texas

Handler – Officer Anders Terrell Police mourn death of K-9 Officer The Terrell Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K-9 officers after he was diagnosed with an illness the department said was not survivable.On Saturday the department asked for thoughts and prayers as K-9 Officer Max was receiving a medical evaluation at Texas A&M Veterinary Center …

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K9 Gaj – Montgomery, New York

Died – 12/6/24 Handler – Sergeant Jason Nare Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s announce the death of K9 Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies are mourning the death of K9 Gaj. Gaj served the sheriff’s office for almost a decade and died on Friday, December 6.Gaj retired in 2021 alongside handler Sergeant Jason Nare and was named in honor of Deputy Gary A. …

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K9 Larz – Cottage Grove, Wisconsin

Died 12/6/24 Handler – Sergeant Koratko Cottage Grove Police Department remembers beloved retired K-9 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of retired K9 Larz. K9 Larz passed away at the age of 13 with his handler, Sergeant Anthony Koratko and his family, by his side on Friday December 6, 2024.K9 Larz joined the Cottage Grove Police …

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K9 Lenox – Alaska State Police

Handler – Trooper Brian Hibbs Alaska State Troopers mourn the loss of K-9 Lenox, who passed away unexpectedly It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Alaska State Trooper K9 Lenox. K9 Lenox suffered a medical emergency while off-duty and passed on December 3, 2024. His passing comes just a few months short of his scheduled retirement.K9 …

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K9 Gaj – Montgomery, New York

Died 12/6/24 Handler – Sergeant Jason Nare Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s announce the death of K9 Gaj Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies are mourning the death of K9 Gaj. Gaj served the sheriff’s office for almost a decade and died on Friday, December 6.Gaj retired in 2021 alongside handler Sergeant Jason Nare and was named in honor of Deputy Gary A. …

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K9 J.D. – Saratoga, Florida

Died – 12/4/24 Handler – Deputy Rob Whipple Beloved police K-9 mourned in Saratoga County The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a retired K-9.J.D. was just 6 years old.The German Shepard had a major medical event while on the way to a veterinarian hospital on Wednesday evening, the sheriff’s office said.He began serving with Patrol Tracking …

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K9 Prime – Lebanon, Tennessee

Died 12/4/24 Handler – Police Chief Mike Justice Lebanon Police Department mourns death of retired K-9 The Lebanon Police Department is mourning the death of a retired K-9 officer.LPD announced the death of K-9 Prime, who served as an explosives detection K-9 for several years alongside his handler, Police Chief Mike Justice. Prime retired in 2017 and lived on the …

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K9 Jax – Arlington, Virginia

Handler – Officer Morrison Arlington County Police Department mourns passing of K-9 The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) announced that one of its K-9s, Jax, passed away.The 10-year-old Belgian Malinois was a patrol and narcotics detection K-9 and served the department from 2015 to 2021.“It is with great sadness the Arlington County Police Department and the members of the K9 …

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K9 Hutch – Saskatoon, Canada

Died – 12/2/24 Hutch the Saskatoon Police Dog dies after five years of service The Saskatoon Police Service has had to say goodbye to a four-legged member of its team.Hutch the Police Service Dog died with his handler by his side on the evening of Dec. 2 after suffering an off-duty medical emergency.The dog was part of the Saskatoon Police …

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