K9 Memorials

Died – 2/11/24 Top dog which helped crack key cases dead A member of the Suryapet district police canine squad, 13-year-old Jyothi, breathed her last on Saturday after serving the department for over a decade. Jyothi played a crucial role in providing a breakthrough to the cops when SIMI terrorists killed an SI in Nalgonda district in 2015 and also …

Handler – Officer Matt Wilkinson Muscatine Police Department mourns the loss of K-9 Officer Dexter Muscatine Police are mourning the loss of K-9 Officer Dexter, who began to develop medical issues last month.”Dex” joined the department in March 2022, with police saying that he “excelled at his duties while working beside his handler Officer Matt Wilkinson.”After spending several weeks under …

Died 2/9/24 Handler- Sergeant Adam Waletzki Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office says K9 dog has died A K9 dog with the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office has died.Captain Tim Parkin of the Investigations Division says K9 Cobra, Badge 2027, had been suffering from cancer and died peacefully Friday morning.“K9 Cobra served the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Olmsted County …

Handler – First Sergeant Jeremy Yela Orange County Sheriff announces in-service death of K-9 Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta announced the in-service death of K-9 Justus, a German Shepherd, who passed away as a result of medical complications at the age of 10. Justus was actively working at the time of his death and was handled by First Sergeant Jeremy …

Handler – Lt. Rick Ruppert Watauga County Sheriff’s Office retired K9 Elvis passes The Watauga County Sheriff’s Office has announced the passing of K9 Elvis.“It is with great sadness that we report the loss of K9 Elvis today. Elvis has always been a huge part of the community, even when he and his handler, Lt. Rick Ruppert, retired last February …

Died 2/4/24 Handler – Cpl. Brooks Urquhart Florence County sheriff’s K-9 deputy Rico dies at 12 Rico, a patrol dog with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office, has died at the age of 12. Rico and his partner, Cpl. Brooks Urquhart, were twice the recipients of the American Police Canine Association President’s K9 Team Award (2017 and 2018). The sheriff’s office …

Handler – officer Dustin Duncan SALEM PD MOURNS LOSS OF RETIRED K-9 The Salem Police Department is saddened to announce the passing of retired K-9 Freddy.K-9 Freddy served the City of Salem and the surrounding area for nearly 7 years from 2015-2022.Salem PD says in an online post that throughout his career K-9 Freddy was an invaluable member of the …

Died 2/6/24 A&N Police Department Mourns the Loss of K-9 “Jorly It is with profound sadness that the A&N Police Department announces the passing of one of its beloved Canine (K-9), Jorly on 02/06/2024, due to prolonged illness. K-9 Jorly, a courageous and dedicated Female German Shepherd, served the community with unwavering loyalty and bravery for 08 years. Born on …

Died – 2/6/24 Handler – Officer Chris McCann Parke County Sheriff’s Office K9 passes away after cancer diagnosis A Parke County police K9 has died.On Tuesday, the Parke County Sheriff’s Office said K9 Koffee died. Koffee’s handler was Chris McCann.According to a post on social media, the K9 had a recent diagnosis of terminal cancer.”He was loved beyond measure and …

Died 2/4/24 Handler – Officer Ryan Coy Edinburgh police K9 Kira dies after training exercises The Edinburgh Police Department said its K9 Kira became ill during a monthly training exercise and later died.Police said K9 Kira and her handler were doing their monthly training exercise Thursday when Kira fell sick. K9 Kira was transported to a vet where doctors stated …