Yearly Archives: 2024

K9 Maddy – Hampton Roads, Virginia

Died – 9/20/24 K-9 dies after exposure to toxic substance Local law enforcement are mourning the loss of a K-9 who worked search and rescue cases across Hampton Roads.GARD K9 Search and Rescue said K9 Madison ‘Maddy’ died Friday after coming into contact with a toxic substance. It happened while she was conducting a search for law enforcement.Maddy has quite …

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K9 Dolar – Cleveland, Oklahoma

Died – 9/19/24 Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office announces death of K-9 The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday announced the death of their K-9, Dolar.Officials said Dolar died “unexpectedly today while at a training session,” according to a news release. They said the dog served the community “with dedication and distinction” and that Dolar was assigned to the Cleveland County …

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K9 Djambo – Kanawha, West Virginia

Handler – , Sgt. Lyons Kanawha County law enforcement officers mourn loss of retired K-9 Djambo Kanawha County law enforcement officers are mourning the loss of a retired K-9 officer.K-9 Djambo served the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office for eight years prior to his 2022 retirement.”With great sadness, we say goodbye to our beloved Djambo as he crosses the rainbow bridge,” …

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K9 Tyrann – Salina, Kansas

Died 9/18/24 Salina K-9 killed in the line of duty “It is with a heavy heart that the Salina Police Department announces the passing of one of our canines, K-9 Tyrann,” the SPD said in a news release.Police say “Ty” died Wednesday in an accidental fall from an elevated position. He was on duty at the time.“Ty was an active …

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K9 Quinn – East Lansing, Michigan

Handler Lt. Travis Bove ELPD K9 responsible for ‘most captures in department history’ passes away The East Lansing Police Department’s most successful K9 has passed away, the Department announced on social media.Quinn, a retired 13.5-year-old K9 police dog was laid to rest on Wednesday.Quinn began working for ELPD in 2013 with his handler Lt. Travis Bove.Quinn and Bove were assigned …

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K9 Chase – Utah County, Utah

Died – 9/18/24 Handler – Deputy Ryan ‘End of Watch’ for Utah County Sheriff’s K9 office The Utah County Sheriff’s Office has announced the loss of one of its fur-bearing officers.“With heavy hearts the Utah County Sheriff’s Office K9 team announces the passing of K9 Chase,” the agency said online Thursday night.“He began his career in the fall of 2020 …

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K9 Bolos – St. George, Utah

Died 9/17/24 Handler – Sgt. Shawn Peterson Retired Iron Co. Sheriff K-9 dies For five years, K-9 Bolos led his handler through the darkest corners of Iron County, his sharp nose tracking criminals and his loyal heart protecting the community he served. Last week, Bolos’ mission came to an end — not in a chase or a rescue, but at …

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K9 Patriot – St. Johns, Florida

Died 9/17/24 Handler – Deputy Doug Kowieski St. Johns County K9 passes away after more than 9 years of service The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office announced that one of its K9s passed away after more than 9 years of service.Officials said K9 Patriot, a Yellow Labrador Retriever, served in narcotics detection, tracking and evidence alongside his handler Deputy Doug …

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K9 Rey – Montgomery, Marland

Handler – Deputy Buttrey Sheriff’s Office Mourns The Unexpected Loss of K9 Rey The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office K9 section is mourning the loss of K9 Rey. K9 Rey was the current partner to Deputy Buttrey. K9 Rey passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly over the weekend.Per the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, “K9 Rey was a 9‐year‐old Belgian Malinois and served …

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K9 Buzz – West Midlands, England

Died – 9/15/24 Handler – PC Matt Thompson West Midlands Police pay tribute to ‘fantastic’ PD Buzz who died from heart attack West Midlands Police have paid tribute to a “fantastic” serving police dog who died after suffering a heart attack.PD Buzz was born in 2019 and became a fully licensed police dog in 2021.The force said that during his …

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