K9 Memorials

K9 Handler – Deputy Sheriff Daniel Volpe Orange County Sheriff’s K-9 Tok passes away He was the first canine to be assigned to the sheriff’s office Special Operations Group. “Tok proved to be a valuable asset in the performance of the team’s countless operations,” said Sheriff Carl DuBois. Orange County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Tok has died. He was the partner …

State police announce passing of retired explosives K9 The Pennsylvania State Police Canine Section has announced the passing of a retired explosives detection canine. Jan, a Dutch shepherd, began his career in 2008 and was based in the Troop H Harrisburg area. “He spent his entire career protecting and serving the Commonwealth in constant search of explosive materials and firearms, …

City bids farewell to long-serving police dog who died of cancer after decade of serving and protecting Longtime Natchez police dog Arko died last month at approximately 14 years of age after a long battle with cancer and other ailments associated with old age, said Natchez Police Chief Walter Armstrong. “We knew his days were numbered because of his age,” …

K9 Niko – Prince William County, Virginia Died 8/31/19 Handler – Sgt. Mike Szalach Prince William County police mourn the death of K9 Officer Niko Prince William County police are mourning the death of K9 Officer Niko on Aug. 31. Niko, an 8-year-old German shepherd, recently suffering from a debilitating spinal condition. “He passed peacefully, with his partner, Sgt. Mike …

Died 8/30/19 Handler – Deputy Danny Ragsdale Veteran police dog that helped sniff out drugs dies A former police dog that helped sniff out drugs in Bosque and Hill counties has died. Buck, 11, died Aug. 30 after a veterinarian discovered masses covering his spleen. The Dutch Shepherd was a military K-9 before he was acquired by the Bosque County …

Died 8/30/19 Handler – Officer Jodi Novella Former University Police K-9, Nia, Passes Away On Friday, Aug. 30, a well known K9, Nia, died from medical complications. Her handler, Officer Jodi Novella, shared the news on Facebook in a heartfelt post. Nia was partnered with Novella in 2008 and started working with the University of New Haven in 2013. “My …

Died 8/29/19 Handler – Chief Byrne Belfied Police K9 passed away The Belfield Police Department announced on Facebook the passing of their K9 officer Zeus. A lump was found on Zeus’ neck which was believed to be an upper respiratory infection but after two weeks of antibiotics, the lump had grown. After an aspirate of the lump was taken, it …

Handler – Officer Connor Sedalia police says one of its K9s has died The Sedalia Police Department has announced that recently one of the department’s police K9s, Gallo, passed away due to a serious medical issue. SPD says in a post, “our hearts go out to Officer Connor, who has been Gallo’s handler for Gallo’s entire career. At the SPD, …

Died 8/29/19 Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack Sadly Announces Passing of K9 Justice It’s with great sadness that the Maryland State Police La-Plata Barrack announces the passing of one of their K9 partners on the morning of Thursday, August 29. K9 Justice was 15 years old when he passed, trained in the detection of narcotics. Working with numerous handlers …

Died – 8/28/19 Handler – Sgt. Nicole Nelson Hamilton Township lost one of its most popular officers this past week, when retired K-9 dog Hunter died at 12. Hunter “was a true guardian” to both the township’s residents and visitors, Police Chief Greg Ciambrone said on Sunday. He began his career in December 2007, having an immediate connection with his …