K9 Memorials

Handler – Sgt. Tony Lange Hamilton County K-9 officer dies after 11 years of service A Hamilton County police dog has died after 11 years of service. Rocky died of old age earlier this week, officials with the department said Friday. He served 11 years with the department’s Regional Narcotics Unit, alongside Sgt. Tony Lange. In a brief statement, officials …

Died – 12/7/18 Handler – Cpl. Ian Alexander Law enforcement gives Sagadahoc Sheriff’s K-9 Brix a final salute Retired Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s K-9 Brix wanted to work right until the very end. When the sirens turned on for his official escort on Friday morning, Brix started barking, ready for whatever was next, Cpl. Ian Alexander said. Brix was greeted by …

Died – 12/5/18 Handler – Officer Jason Jucutan Petaluma Police Mourn Longtime K-9, Kilo Retired Petaluma Police Department K-9 Kilo has died, the department announced in a social media post. Kilo, a Belgian Malanois, passed peacefully Wednesday with his partner and owner, former Petaluma police Officer Jason Jucutan, at his side. Petaluma PD extended its condolences to Officer Jucutan, who …

Died – 12/5/18 Handler – Sgt. Dale Preas Walla Walla County Sheriff K-9 passes away The Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office (WWSO) is saddened to advise that active duty K-9 Gudy, partner to Sgt. Dale Preas, unexpectedly passed away this morning at Washington State University Veterinary Hospital. K-9 Gudy was born on September 21, 2009 in Slovakia. He received his …

Retired Halifax County Sheriff’s Office K-9 ‘Reggie’ dies at age 13 A retired Halifax County Sheriff’s Office K-9 named Reggie has died at age 13. According to the sheriff’s office, Reggie retired in early 2016 because of hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is an abnormal formation of the hip socket that can cause pain. He had served the county for 10 …

Died – 12/4/18 Handler – Officer Nick Beltz Groton mourns beloved police dog Lola Less than five months after her initial diagnosis with high-grade B-cell lymphoma, beloved K-9 officer Lola lost her battle with the cancer Dec. 4. The 8-year-old black lab had been the trusted partner of Officer Nick Beltz for six years as the department’s first and only …

Died – 12/4/18 Handler – Office Ryan Flannigan Tampa police K-9 dies of natural causes week before retirement A Tampa Police Department K-9 passed away from natural causes Tuesday night. K-9 Chesney started protecting the city of Tampa in Oct. 2010 and was set to retire next week. He was responsible for apprehending felony suspects and also served as an …

Died 12/3/18 IMPD police dog dies of cancer A police dog died Monday morning after a battle with cancer, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said. The 12-year-old Dutch shepherd named Timo had worked with IMPD’s narcotics detection team for 10 years. During its time with IMPD, the dog helped find over $3 million in cash, several thousand pounds of marijuana and …

Handler – Officer D’Esposito Galloway Police are mourning the loss K9 Zito The Galloway Police are mourning the loss of a longtime member of the police force, K-9 dog Zito. Zito was on patrol in Galloway for over ten years, before retiring in 2017. During that time, SFC D’Esposito and K-9 Zito conducted over 800 K9 deployments during their very …

Handler – Officer Ryan Lasalde K9 Officer dies On Monday, the Visalia Police Department announced the death of one of its former K9 officers. Police say K9 Officer Mack passed away over the weekend. Mack was assigned to Visalia Police Officer Ryan Lasalde in 2008. He retired in 2014 after a very successful career.