K9 Memorials

Died – 9/23/24 Handler – Sgt. Jim Hough Flushing Township police mourning loss of K-9 Colt The Flushing Township Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Colt, who died on Monday. He started working with Flushing Township police in April 2014 with a focus on narcotics detection and tracking suspects or missing people. Colt worked alongside his handler, Sgt. …

Died – 9/21/24 Handler – Officer Huss Nampa police chase ends in rollover crash, K-9 dies, suspect and officer injured A Saturday evening police chase ended with two people hospitalized, an intensive search through a farmer’s field and a police dog’s death.Nampa Dispatch received a tip shortly before 6 p.m. that a man on parole was “on his way to …

Died – 9/20/24 The Lee County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. K9 Mikka was killed during an officer-involved shooting of a McBee Police Officer late Thursday night into Friday.The suspect in the shooting was confirmed deadafter a standoff in Lee County, by the Darlington County line.The Lee County Coroner’s Office confirmed the identity of …

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 …

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 …

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,” …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …