K9 Memorials

Died 1/11/16 Handler – Officer Jake Clark Police dog shot and killed during overnight officer-involved shooting Norfolk police say one of their police dogs was shot during an officer-involved shooting and died overnight. Officers say this all started Sunday night on Land Street, just off Virginia Beach Boulevard between Poplar Hall and Newtown Roads. Police say shortly before 6 p.m., …

Died – 1/11/16 Handler – Officer Jack Wofford R.I.P. Capone: Carlinville’s effective police dog is fondly remembered Over 100,000 views and more than 500 comments resulting from the Carlinville Police Department’s K9 passed away. The announcing of the the death of its police dog and responses from the community shows the standing that Capone the Belgian Malinois had in the …

Died – 1/10//16 Handler – Officer Ryan Davis Canton K9 dies after being shot A gun battle between police and a man suspected of breaking into a grocery store early Saturday morning left the suspect with a gunshot wound to his ankle and a police K-9 fighting for his life and later died. “There’s not a doubt in my mind …

Died – 1/10/16 Handler – Sergeant Tony Evans Van Buren County police dog loses battle with cancer A Van Buren County Sheriff’s police dog is being mourned after losing a battle with cancer. He had been diagnosed with cancer just two weeks before, according to the department.Goliath, who had been on the force for 10 years, died last weekend. Goliath …

Died – 1/10/16 Handler – Corporal Myron Green Petersburg Sheriff’s Office mourning the loss of K-9, Tex The Petersburg Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of K-9, Tex, after he passed away Sunday morning. Tex was an Explosive Detection K-9 and had been with the Sheriff’s Office since 2009. His death was attributed to causes in which German Shepherds often …

Died 1/8/16 Handler – K9 Master Patrol Officer Sandy Learned K9 Who Caught Cop Killer Mourned The Tampa Police K9 credited with capturing the man who shot and killed Cpl. Mike Roberts in 2009 has died. The police department announced the dog’s passing on its Facebook page Friday, noting great sadness at the loss of the retired four-legged hero. “You …

Died – 1/8/16 Handler – Const. Tom Dellelce Police mourn ‘valuable member’ of force’s death Whether it was finding illicit drugs, missing persons or recovering stolen property, Ares was always willing to help Orangeville police sniff around. Now, police officers in Orangeville are mourning the death of the nine-year member of its canine unit. On Friday (Jan. 8), police reported …

Died 1/7/15 Handler – Sgt. Chris Smith K9 Bart Passes Away K9 Bart is an 12‐year‐old Belgian Malinois handled by Bonneville County Sgt. Chris Smith. Bart has served since 2005. He is also a dual‐purpose dog, and is trained in narcotic detection and criminal apprehension for the sheriff’s office.

Died 12/6/15 Handler – Detective Phillips It is with deep sorrow that we share with you all the death of Bomb K9 Jojo. We wanted to give his handler, Detective Brad Phillips, time to grieve and share his own personal words with you in the below heart-felt letter — “It is with a heavy heart that I write this email …

Handler – Lt. Joshua Cook WVU Police Department Says Goodbye to Beloved K-9 The West Virginia University Police Department said goodbye to a beloved Golden Retriever named Bella. Bella served as an explosive detection K-9 and passed away after battling cancer. Bella joined the WVU Police Department when she was two years old and has worked in schools, sports facilities, …