K9 Memorials

Died – 2/28/18 Handler – Corporal Mike Sophocles Annapolis Police K9 JAGO passes away from bone cancer Annapolis Police K9 “JAGO” started with the Annapolis Police Department in February of 2011 and was partnered with Corporal Mike Sophocles. “JAGO” was brought to the department trained as a narcotics detection dog, and once with the department his training was advanced through …

Died – 2/27/18 Search ends for missing police dog after being killed by vehicle The search has ended for the Hartley County canine who was hit by a car and ran away. The Hartley County Sheriff’s Office says Blitz was hit by a car near the 700 block of Texas Boulevard in Dalhart around 8:30 p.m. last night. The Hartley …

Died – 2/27/18 Handler – Sgt. Andrew Stein Grand Forks Police Dept. K9 RENO HAS DIED It is with great sadness to report that Grand Forks Police Department K9 Reno passed today (Tuesday). K9 Reno was still an active, working police K9 for the city of Grand Forks with his handler, Sgt. Andrew Stein and had served the city for …

Died – 2/27/18 Handler – Officer Scott Dawson Former K9 Koa left ‘lasting impression’ with Clearwater PD The Clearwater Police Department is mourning the loss of a former K9, “Koa.” Clearwater police announced Tuesday morning the passing of the retired K9. He served alongside his handler, Officer Scott Dawson, from 2005 to 2010. They both retired from the agency after. …

Died – 2/24/18 Handler – Cpl. Steven Donahue Former K-9 officer dies after 7 years of service A New Castle County police K-9 officer died Saturday after seven years of service. Monty, a 10-year-old German shepherd, was responsible for over 80 apprehensions and more than $675,000 seized in his career, said Master Cpl. Michel Eckerd of the New Castle County …

Died – 2/23/18 Handler – Officer Gregg Johnson Retired K9 killed by car Carter County residents are mourning the loss of a retired K9 who died after being hit by a car. The family tells us Kiaa was a narcotics K-9 for the Carter County Sheriff’s Office for 6 years before she and her handler, Gregg Johnson, retired in 2016. …

Died – 2/23/18 Blacksburg Police Department’s first K9 dies The Blacksburg Police Department has lost a loyal member who helped officers during investigations. Chesty joined the force in 2007. He was the department’s first K9 and worked with two officers who were his handlers before he retired in 2014. He spent the last three years of his life with an …

Handler – Sgt. Kyle Stowers Troup Police K9 Officer Luke laid to rest with full honors Troup Police Department K9 Officer Luke was laid to rest Wednesday with full honors despite the rainy weather. A procession of law enforcement vehicles with flashing lights escorted Luke to the Troup Police Station from a Tyler veterinary clinic. Friends and fellow officers from …

Died 2/21/18 K9 officer put down after being injured during chase The Houston Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K9 officers. Officer Rony was injured overnight while going after a suspect. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo told ABC13 it all started when officers tried to pull over a stolen car around 1 a.m. That led to …

Died – 2/20/18 Handler – PC Paul Seymour Derbyshire police dog Nando who helped catch hundreds of criminals dies He helped catch criminals, saved lives and protected his handler PC Paul Seymour. A Derbyshire police dog who helped catch hundreds of criminals and found many missing people during his amazing career has died. Nando, an Alsatian dog, and his handler …