K9 Memorials

Died 1/7/24 Handler – Captain Ward Bartlesville mourns loss of celebrated K9 Officer Diesel, key in numerous drug busts The Bartlesville Police Department (BPD) has unfortunately announced the passing of a former K9 Officer.Bartlesville Police K9 Officer Diesel passed on January 7 and was a 13-year-old Spaniel who was imported from England.K9 Diesel was partnered with now Captain Ward from …

Handler – Cpl. Zac Eakle WVDCR mourns the loss of K9 Boss over the weekend The West Virginia Division of Corrections & Rehabilitation (WVDCR) is mourning the loss of beloved K9 Boss.According to the WVDCR, throughout his life and career, K9 Boss assisted the WVSP and local police departments in the tri-state area with numerous call-outs in tandem with many …

K9 Buck – Mondovi, Wisconsin Mondovi Police Dept. K9 “Buck” passes away The Mondovi Police Department’s K9 named “Buck” passed away from a medical emergency on January 6.According to the Mondovi Police Department, K9 Buck had medical issues come up on his shift Saturday evening and was taken to an emergency vet clinic in Eau Claire. He was rushed into …

Died 1/6/24 Handler – Officer Anthony Nappi Peekskill Police Department Mourns the Loss of Venerated K9 Charlie Peekskill Police Department is in mourning following the tragic loss of their K9 Charlie, marking the first death of an active duty police dog in over 20 years. Charlie, a German Shepherd, succumbed to injuries sustained in an undisclosed accident on January 6th. …

Died 1/4/24 Handler – Trooper J.R. Lewis Retired Virginia State Police K9 passes away A former Virginia State Police K9 passed away on Thursday. K9 Ace served the Commonwealth and VSP for six years, according to VSP.He worked alongside his handler, Senior Trooper J.R. Lewis, until his retirement in 2017.

Died 1/5/24 Dawson County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of beloved K-9 from medical complications

Died 1/4/24 Handler – Officer Bill Southerland The Brown County Sheriff’s Office announced late last week the department is mourning the passing of one of its former K9 officers, Zoey, who died on Thursday.The police dog began her career with her K9 Handler, Bill Southerland, in 2014.Zoey was medically retired in 2018 due to a knee injury.Officials said she was …

Died 1/4/24 Handler – Officer Chris Peters Nassau County Police Department Announces Sad Passing of Retired K-9 Kai.K-9 Kai, alongside handler retired Police Officer Chris Peters, dedicated his life to the Nassau County Police Department and its citizens. With a heavy heart, the Nassau County Police Department said goodbye to retired K-9 Kai on January 4, 2024. K-9 Kai was …

Beloved Chesterfield K-9 dies Chesterfield drug dog K9 Jeny has passed, according to the county police department.K9 Jeny was a member of the Chesterfield County Police Department from 2012 to 2018. Her legacy includes numerous drug arrests, gun seizures and contributions to the Iron Dog Competitions.The department says K9 Jeny was known for her boundless energy and goofy, friendly personality, …

Died 1/3/24 Handler – Officer Christian Gutierrez Retired Police K-9 Jax: A Cherished Member of Westchester County Police Department Passes Away In a poignant turn of events, the Westchester County Police Department has announced the passing of a highly valued member of their team, retired K-9 Jax, on Wednesday, January 3. Revered not merely as an ordinary police dog, Jax …