K9 Memorials

Died – 8/5/16 Handler – Deputy Matthew Peck K-9 dies in care of Stephens County Deputy Investigators are looking into the death of a police dog in Duncan, who died while in the care of his handler, a Stephens County Deputy. The K-9, named Bak died August 5 from what appears to be heat exhaustion, but the specifics of how …

Died 8/5/16 Handler – Corporal Matt Sanchez Police Mourn K-9 Officer Bodi’s Death Four-legged officer Bodi died from cancer last week, said the Anne Arundel County Police Department. Hearts are heavy at the Anne Arundel County Police Department after Bodi, one of its canine officers, died Friday from cancer. Corporal Matt Sanchez and K-9 Bodi began their career together in …

Died – 8/4/16 Handler – Officer Brandon Penuel St. Charles County K9 Officer laid to rest St. Charles County Officer Brandon Penuel’s heart was heavy when he got out of bed Thursday morning. His best friend, and longtime K9 partner, Aras, was dying of cancer and it was time to say goodbye. “About three days ago he really went downhill. …

Died – 8/2/16 Handler – Sgt. Jim VanLith Fargo Police Sergeant remembers fallen K9 partner In his four years on the police force, one Fargo officer arrested dozens of suspects, tracked down criminals, and even sniffed out drugs. He’s well known throughout the community, and was the star in thousands of school events.But after a leg injury, retirement was in …

Died – 8/2/16 Maverick, a Topeka Police service dog, dies K9 had an intracranial brain bleed caused by an aneurysm Maverick, a Topeka Police Department service dog, has passed away of an intracranial brain bleed caused by an aneurysm, officials said Tuesday in a news release. Lt. Colleen Stuart said Tuesday afternoon a necropsy, or animal autopsy, was done by …

Died – 8/1/16 Handler – Officer DuWayne Layton Metro K9 “Boris” passes away Metro K9 “Boris” passed away Monday only hours after he took part in a search earlier that morning, according to to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Boris was 11 years old and finished a search at 5 a.m. before he unexpectedly died later in the day. …

Died 8/1/2016 Handler – SSgt Kelli Peterson Rest in peace Military Working Dog Xarius. Our thoughts and prayers are with SSgt Kelli Peterson, Ellsworth K9 Section, and Ellsworth Security Forces Squadron.

Died – 8/1/16 Handler – Officer Joshua Clower LaGrange police mourning death of K-9 officer The LaGrange Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K-9 officers. K-9 Deek died Monday, Deek had been battling several medical issues for the past few weeks. Deek was with the department for eight years. “This is a huge loss to our …

Died – 7/30/16 Montgomery County K-9 found dead of heat exhaustion in police SUV A Montgomery County, Illinois Sheriff’s Department K-9 was found dead Sunday inside his crate in his specially outfitted police SUV in Hillsboro, Illinois. The temperature inside the vehicle had climbed to 126 degrees. On Sunday afternoon, the deputy who handles “Blitz” had work to do inside …

Died – 7/30/16 Handler – Officer Justin Deloy CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of Officer Justin Deloy’s retired K9 partner Brodie. Brodie was euthanized today. K9 Brodie worked with the Torrington Police Department and retired at the age of 11 years old in 2015. Officer Deloy and K9 Brodie worked the streets for almost 10 years. Both had …