K9 Memorials

Died – 9/2/15 Handler – Officer Johnathan Bragg Deputies mourn the death of a beloved K-9 The Greenville Police Department on Wednesday mourned the loss of one of its K-9 officers via a post on the department’s page. Nero, a black and tan German shepherd, was retired in 2013 after being diagnosed with hip dysplasia and lived at the home …

Died 9/2/15 Handler – Officer Jack Anderson K-9 stabbed to death by fugitive A K-9 stabbed by a wanted man has died from his injuries. Police tried to contact a wanted man at around 6 p.m. Tuesday near Fruit Valley Road.The incident occurred Sept. 1 when officers were pursuing the fugitive who was hiding in bushes. K-9 Ike found the …

Died 9/1/15 MWD Bad (F563) crossed the Rainbow Bridge today. He was able to retire, and I as his last handler was able to take him home.

Died – 8/28/15 Handler – Officer Brian Vitt Camden police mourn loss of long-serving K-9 The Camden Police Department is mourning the recent loss of a valued member of their team — a long-serving K-9 named Hercules. An 11-year-old black Lab, Hercules passed away last Friday. He had served as Camden’s police dog since Sept. 28, 2007. “He was a …

Died 8/28/15 Handler – Lt. Jared McFalls Sheriff’s office mourns loss of faithful, furry family member, Kimbo The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of K9 Kimbo after he lost his battle with cancer. Kimbo was a Belgian Malinois who was known to find drugs in Polk and surrounding counties. Lt. Jared McFalls, Kimbo’s handler, said he was …

Handler – Officer Darron Granger The Anderson Police Department has been a bit quieter this week – at least – it’s been a bit quieter in the back of Officer Darron Granger’s police cruiser. “They really do become your friend and so this past week at work patrolling without him has been…there’s nobody to talk to,” Granger said. “It’s been …

Died 8/25/15 Two Baltimore K-9 Officers Perish After Being Left in Vehicle Dingo the Dutch shepherd and Kojack the bloodhound perished after they were left in a vehicle where the air conditioning failed. Police could not say how long they were left inside. According to the Humane Society, when the temperature is 72 degrees outside, it can reach 116 degrees …

Died 8/25/15 Two Baltimore K-9 Officers Perish After Being Left in Vehicle Dingo the Dutch shepherd and Kojack the bloodhound perished after they were left in a vehicle where the air conditioning failed. Police could not say how long they were left inside. According to the Humane Society, when the temperature is 72 degrees outside, it can reach 116 degrees …

Popular police dog dies 1 week into retirement Died – 8/24/15 Handler – Const. Adrian Edison A popular police service dog in Newfoundland and Labrador has died. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says Arek, a seven-year-old German shepherd, passed away suddenly Monday night in his partner’s presence. The force says Arek was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer two weeks …

Died – 8/23/15