K9 Memorials

Former Scott County Sheriff K9 laid to rest A former K9 for the Scott County Sheriff’s Office was laid to rest Wednesday in the care of his handler. Spike started at the department in 2013 and worked as a narcotics and patrol canine until retiring in 2021. An honor procession from Eldrige to Bettendorf took place Wednesday, June 5. “K9 …

Died – 6/4/24 Handler – Captain Overton Retired Knox County Sheriff’s Office K-9 officer passes away A retired K-9 officer with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office passed away.Sheriff Tom Spangler and Chief Deputy Lyon announced K-9 Mato passed away on Monday.“We are thankful for his dedicated service to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Knox County,” the …

Died 6/2/24 Handler – Officer Michael Lapham Bath Township Police Department’s first K9 officer dies: ‘You were such a good boy’ Bath Township Police Department’s first K9 officer, Aiko, has died. According to the police department, Aiko was laid to rest Sunday due to health complications. Officer Aiko joined the police department in April 2014. He was part of numerous …

Died 6/1/24 Handler – Officer Dylan Landers Memorial procession honors Blackwell K9 officer Several law enforcement agencies gathered on Monday to remember Senna, who died on June 1 after a hemangiosarcoma cancer diagnoses. A memorial procession was held for a Blackwell Police Department K9 officer who died this month.Several law enforcement agencies gathered on Monday to remember Senna, who died …

Handler – PC Tracy Doughty Sadness as Wiltshire Police dog ‘feared by criminals’ dies PD Max died aged nearly 13 having retired from Wiltshire Police in 2019.The news was shared on Wiltshire Police Dogs’ X account, saying: “Some sad news, retired PD Max has passed away, at nearly 13. “He was a fantastic police dog, feared equally by criminals and …

Retired Olive Branch K-9 officer dies after ongoing health complications The Olive Branch Police Department has announced the passing of one of its retired K-9 officers.Department officials say former K-9 Officer “Borys” recently died after suffering ongoing health complications.“Borys truly enjoyed protecting and serving the City of Olive Branch, MS. We ask for your prayers of encouragement and peace for …

Died 5/29/24 Handler – Officer James Best Kingston P.D. announces the passing of beloved K9 The Kinston Police reported the following on their Facebook page: It is with great sadness that we report that one of our beloved retired canines passed away today. Police Canine Odin served our community from 2015 to 2022 before retiring.Odin began his career in 2015 …

Died – 5/29/24 Handler – Lt. J. Torelli Beloved Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office K-9 passes away A beloved K-9 with the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office passed away on Wednesday. Geri, a highly skilled explosives-detecting pup, was described as an “integral part of the bomb squad.”Deputies say he helped keep everyone safe and secure during significant events around the Charlotte region.Geri …

1st Handler – Lt. Craig Lehner 2nd Handler – Officer Matthew Richards Lehner’s K9 partner Shield passes away Shield, the K9 partner of fallen Buffalo Police Department Lt. Craig Lehner, has passed away. Shield was Lehner’s partner for more than a year before a training accident caused Lehner’s drowning. Shield began his career with Buffalo Police with his handler and …

Died – 5/26/24 Handler – Sergeant Michael Prachel Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office K9 Roky passes away The Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office sadly announced that their K9, Roky, has passed away.They say he passed away peacefully on Sunday from the effects of cancer. Roky and his handler, Sergeant Michael Prachel, sniffed out lots of illegal drugs and those who …