K9 Memorials

Died 2/4/25 Handler – Constable Phil Presseau. RCMP dog passes away suddenly Sad news out of the Codiac RCMP.It has lost one of its dedicated officers.Police Dog Raptor, who was born in 2022, passed away suddenly at home on February 4.He was two years old and was teamed with Constable Phil Presseau.Raptor began serving the Codiac and Southeast Districts in …

Died – 2/4/25 Retired EPD K-9 ‘Gero’ passes away A retired Evansville Police Department K-9 was laid to rest yesterday. Officials with the Southern Indiana Police Canine Association Inc. posted the news and a video of memories with K-9 Gero. Gero was born in 2010 in the Netherlands, and joined EPD with his handler Doug in 2012.The team worked for …

Died 2/4/25 Handler – PC Marc Porter Tributes paid to Retired Police Dog Taylor who passed away on 4th February after several years of dedicated service Tributes have been paid to Retired Police Dog Taylor who passed away on 4th February after several years of dedicated service.A spokesperson for Gwent Police said:“It is with great sadness that we announce that …

Died 2/3/25 Handler – Officer Brett Barilari The Brielle Police Department announced the sudden death of Police K-9 Nero, who served the department and community for six years.According to Chief Gary J. Olsen, K-9 Nero served with distinction alongside his handler, Sgt. Brett Barilari, since joining the department in January 2019.Chief Olsen told The Coast Star, “Today is a truly …

Handler – Corporal Gabby Aguayo OPD says goodbye to K9 Jimmie The Odessa Police Department is saying goodbye to a loyal partner and protector, K9 Jimmie.A news release said he was more than just a K9 — he was a constant companion, guardian, and Corporal Gabby Aguayo’s best friend. K9 Jimmie had a heart full of courage and an unwavering …

Handler – Officer Droddy Cape Girardeau Police Department’s K9 Yuki passes away K9 Yuki with the Cape Girardeau Police Department has passed away.The Cape Girardeau Police Department said Yuki was taken to the LaCroix Animal Hospital on January 29, for surgery after a complete urethral blockage due to bladder stones. While trying to recover, Yuki had some complications and was …

Died – 2/3/25 Handler – Officer Brian Noll Angola Police Department say goodbye to K-9 Zara The Angola Police Department has announced with heavy hearts that their K9 Zara was euthanized on Monday.They say the 10-year-old Belgian Malinois was put down under the guidance of veterinary care in order to relieve her from pain and suffering caused by worsening medical …

Handler – Officer Britt Martinez Tampa PD’s retired K9 Taz passes away The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its beloved retired K9’s. Officials said K9 Taz passed away recently. TPD said the K9 served in the department alongside handler, Officer Britt Martinez, for nine years before he retired in 2021. “Taz was more than a …

Died 2/1/25 Florida sheriff’s K9 killed in crash while chasing suspected drug trafficker According to MDSO, deputies were trying to pull over Anthony Medina, a suspected fentanyl supplier, on January 30. Instead of stopping, deputies say Media sped away, leading deputies on a chase. During the pursuit, deputies say Medina intentionally struck the SUV carrying K9 Roxi, causing it to …

Handler – Officer Brian Freer Retired Fresno Police K-9 passes away A retired K-9 officer with the Fresno Police Department has passed away, the department announced Friday.Officers announced the passing of retired K-9, Cash who began his career with the police department in 2012. Cash was certified as a Patrol K-9 and a Narcotic Detection K-9.The police department says Cash …