K9 Memorials

Died 2/14/20 Handler – Cpl. Motley Broken Arrow Police Department Mourns K9 Ryker The Broken Arrow Police Department is saddened to report the passing of retired K9 Ryker on Friday, February 14, 2020. Ryker served the community with drive and determination for 7 years with his handler Cpl. Motley. He retired in July of 2019 and spent the remainder of …

Died – 2/13/20 Handler – Officer J. Hinojosa K-9 Anetka was with the Laredo Police Department’s K9 Unit. K-9 Anetka passed away due to medical complications. K-9 Anetka was a Belgian Malanois and had been with the department since April of 2012 proudly serving as a dual purpose Narcotics dog. She served the community alongside her partner and handler, Officer …

Died – 2/13/20 Handler – Sergeant Ben Ricks Herriman City Police Department K9 Hondo Fatally Shot During Chase Herriman City Police Department (HCPD) K9 Hondo was killed in the line of duty on Thursday as he was attempting to apprehend a fugitive parolee who was also a homicide suspect. The incident began at approximately 11:45 p.m., when task force members …

Died – 2/13/20 Handler – PC Rich Brooks Beloved Gloucestershire police dog Obi dies after several years of service A police dog who served Gloucestershire’s police force has died. PD Obi, who served with Gloucestershire Constabulary for several years, died yesterday morning (February 13) with his handler PC Rich Brooks by his side. The 12-and-a-half year old German Shepherd had …

Died – 2/13/20 Handler – Deputy Brian Sterrick Former Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Dies A former Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Office K-9 passed away Thursday. Butch served the community for 9 years with Dep. Brian Sterrick. A social media post thanked “Butchie” for his service and said, “May you Rest In Peace.”

Died – 2.12.20

Died – 2/12/20 Handler – Cpl. Cody Elliott Fort Smith police announce death of retired K9 officer It is with great sadness that the Fort Smith Police Department says goodbye to retired K-9 Officer Chico. Chico was born on Oct. 11, 2010. His End-of-Watch was on Feb. 12, 2020, following a long career that included 1,293 arrests and seizures of …

Died – 2/11/20 Handler – with Deputy Adam Deniz Retired K-9 Deputy Tyson a tan Belgian Malinois was born on June 14, 2008, in Germany. K-9 Tyson joined the ranks of the Merced County Sheriff’s Office in September of 2011 where he partnered with Deputy Adam Deniz. Deputy Deniz and K-9 Tyson were a working team until January of 2016 …

Handler – Officer John Mahon Decorated Retired Southington Police Dog Arno Dies Arno, a decorated police dog who served at the Southington Police Department for several years, has died, law enforcement officials said. Arno was 12. Arno was on the job from January 2010 until December 2019, when both he and his handler, Officer John Mahon, retired. Arno worked patrol …

Handler – Deceased – Deputy Kyle Pagerly K9 Jynx Mourned K9 Jynx was more than a decorated crime-fighter. He was the glue that held together a family and a sheriff’s office for the last nine years. Now, Jynx is gone after a long fight with an aggressive form of cancer. He was 12 years old. Police from across Berks County …