K9 Memorials

Died – 3/9/19 Hanover County deputies mourn K9 Cojack after sudden death Hanover County Sheriff’s Office K9 Cojack passed away suddenly on Sunday, due to medical complications. North Carolina-born Cojack began his career in Hanover in December 2015. Cojack became certified with his human partner in December 2016 through the Virginia Police Work Dog Association. Cojack worked to locate missing …

Died 3/9/19 Handler – Sgt. David Jenkins Silver Spring Township Police mourning loss of first K9 officer, Bruder Silver Spring Township Police are mourning the loss of their first K9 officer, Bruder Winston. The police department wrote in a Facebook post that K9 Bruder died Friday afternoon. K9 Bruder was taken to the veterinarian Thursday due to labored breathing, lethargy …

Died – 3/8/19 Handler – Const. Scott Mitchler Edmonton police mourn the loss of service dog Jackal The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is mourning the loss of one of their top performing canine officers Friday after a medical episode during his shift resulted in the discovery of cancer throughout his body. Nine-year-old police service dog Jackal, a purebred German shepherd …

Died – 3/8/19 Handler – Deputy Bruketta McHenry County Sheriff K-9, Sage, passes away The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office says one of their K-9 officers, Sage, has passed away. The sheriff’s office says he passed away on March 8 due to medical complications. K-9 Sage had been the faithful partner of Deputy Bruketta since April 19, 2010. K-9 Sage graduated …

Died – 3/8/19 Handler – Sgt. John Colella Retired New Castle K-9 Passes Away A retired New Castle City Police K-9 officer has passed away. The New Castle City Police Department announced Monday that retired K-9 Champ died Friday morning. Champ started his K-9 career with the New Castle Police Department in January 2012. He was a dual-purpose K-9 certified …

Died – 3/5/19 Handler – Officer Alexandria Leal Mission Police Officer Says Goodbye to Beloved K-9 Partner – Officer Alexandria Leal A Mission Police K-9 officer passes away after battling a lengthy illness. Officers and community members gathered this morning honoring K-9 Officer Cezar for his 8 years of service. Officer Alexandria Leal, Mission PD K-9 Handler, “Thank you for …

Died – 3/5/19 Handler – Sgt. Lee Twiddy Kill Devil Hills retired K9 officer passes away Kill Devil Hills Police Department announced that a retired K9 Police Officer has passed away. September 2008 is when K-9 Police Officer Ire began her career with the Kill Devil Hills Police Department.She had specialized training in the detection of illegal narcotics, evidence and …

Handler – C. Berry North Carolina Police K9, Rony, unexpectedly passes away after five years on force The Hickory Police Department announced the unexpected passing of a veteran K9 within their police force, Rony. The police department broke the news saying Rony would “be greatly missed!” K9 Rony was “a great asset in many investigations and a true companion to …

Died 3/5/19 Handler – Sgt. Scott Anderson K9 Douwe served the Lafayette Police Department from August 2009 through August 2016. Douwe was partnered with Officer Scott Anderson. Douwe passed away 3/5/19. During his career he was responsible for 312 total apprehensions, 9 bite apprehensions, Marijuana Seized: 17 pounds, Methamphetamine Seized: 115 grams, Heroin Seized: 98 grams, Cocaine Seized: 1.5 pounds, …

Died – 3/4/19 Handler – Deputy Joe Weiss Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies from cancer-related issues The Kern County Sheriff’s Office lost one of its K-9 officers due to cancer-related issues. K-9 Officer Neco was brought to the veterinarian for health issues on Sunday and was euthanized. Deputy Joe Weiss was Neco’s handler for seven years, at home and on the …