K9 Memorials

Handler – Deputy Eric Shultz Retired Stearns County K9 Officer Aspen, Legendary Bloodhound Tracker, Passes Away A retired Stearns County K9 officer has died.According to a Facebook post by the sheriff’s office, “With heavy hearts we announce the passing of retired K9 Aspen.” Aspen was part of the only law enforcement Bloodhound team in Minnesota. She was with the department …

Died 3/26/24 Handler – Officer Anthony Settle Thunder paved the way for K-9 police dogs in county has died A beloved K-9 who paved the way for other police dogs in Mercer County is gone.Thunder, a Belgian Malinois/shepherd mix, was born May 4, 2014, and died March 26.He was stationed in Pymatuning Township inside Reynolds School District from 2015 to …

Handler – Officer Kevin Merkel Pittsburgh police K-9 Cappy dies at 7 Pittsburgh Police’s K-9 Unit has announced the death of its only bloodhound, Cappy.In a Facebook post, Pittsburgh Police said that the 7-year-old Cappy worked closely with his handler, Officer Kevin Merkel. Cappy had “an untreatable malignant melanoma that had spread into his lymph nodes.”Cappy responded to over 60 …

Died 3/22/24 Handler – Sergeant Brad Evans Russell County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of K9 Lux Russell County Sheriff’s Office announced Saturday morning one of their canines passed away.The sheriff’s office said K9 Lux passed away after suffering from a medical emergency while at home on March 22nd.“K9 Lux dedicated all of his life protecting and serving the citizens …

Sedgwick County Sheriff announces death of police service dog Turbo Handler – Corporal Ethan Cox The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of Police Service Dog Turbo on Friday.”PSD Turbo joined the Sheriff’s Office in 2018 and was a vital contributor to detention operations,” the sheriff’s office said in a release. “PSD Turbo played a key role in the …

Died 3/22/24 Handler – officer Tyler Houldsworth Seabrook PD grieves death of K-9 Henry after leukemia battle Hearts broke at the Police Department when word spread that K9 Henry died Friday at the home of his partner, Seabrook police officer Tyler Houldsworth.“Henry was diagnosed with an extremely aggressive form of leukemia and given a grim prognosis,” Seabrook Police Chief Brett …

Died – 3/20/24 Handler – Sergeant Rohm Appleton Police Department mourns loss of K9 Faro from ‘devastating health condition’ It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the sudden passing of our cherished active-duty K-9, Faro. On 03.20.2024, Faro crossed the rainbow bridge due to a devastating health condition leading to kidney failure. He departed peacefully surrounded …

Died – Died 3/19/24 Handler – Deputy James Davenport Retired Butler County K-9 Radi dies The Butler County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday the passing of one of its former K-9 officers.According to the sheriff’s office’s Facebook page, retired K-9 Radi died on Tuesday, March 19.Throughout his career, K-9 Radi was partnered with Deputy James Davenport.The sheriff’s office said he graduated …

Died 3/18/24 Handler – Officer Steve Robinson Union Police Dept. bids farewell to K9 Officer Tao It is with the deepest and utmost regret that the City of Union Police Department announces K9 Officer Tao, esteemed member of the City of Union Police Department, concluded his watch on this earthly realm on March 18, 2024. With heavy hearts, we bid …

Died – 3/18/24 Handler – Deputy Josh Partlow Law enforcement officers give a final salute to former K-9 officer Law enforcement officers from both the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office and Albert Lea Police Department offered a final heartfelt salute Monday afternoon to former Sheriff’s Office K-9 Stalker before he was taken in to be euthanized at South Central Pet Care …