K9 Memorials

Died – 7/7/23 Handler – Officer Jason Bryan Beloved K9 partner Ginger has passed away and the Auburn Police Department is mourning The Auburn Police Department (APD) is filled with sadness to announce the death of their beloved K9 officer, K9 Ginger, on July 7, 2023. K9 Ginger, who served as officer’s dedicated partner Jason Bryan, was a valuable asset …

Died 7/6/23 Handler – Officer Nava Missing Reedley Police K9 found dead A Reedley Police K9 was found dead on Thursday night after he escaped from his Visalia home on the Fourth of July. The Reedley Police Department says K9 officer Kona’s body was found on Avenue 280 and Road 148, just outside of Visalia. Officials say it appears that …

Handler – Deputy Garcia Merced County Sheriff’s Office Retired K-9 passes away K-9 Rally, Merced County Sherrif’s Office retired police dog, recently passed away, deputies announced Friday evening. According to deputies, Rally joined the Merced County Sheriff’s Office in 2011 as a narcotics detection dog with Sgt. Nobari as her handler. She spent nine years in their Operations Bureau and …

Retired Johnson City Police Department K-9 Kilo dies The Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) announced on Wednesday the loss of retired K-9 Sergeant Kilo.A post from the JCPD on social media stated Kilo joined the department at a young age and severed the community as a dual-purpose canine for seven years. Kilo was responsible for locating numerous illegal narcotics, led …

Died 7/6/23 Handler – Captain Edwards Porter County Sheriff’s Office announce the passing of retired K9 Joker The Porter County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) announced on Monday the passing of retired K9 Joker.“It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the passing of retired K9 Joker, who peacefully passed away in his sleep last Thursday,” the PCSO said on …

Handler – PC Matt Aris Former Police dog bear, crime-fighting canine of Rotherham, passes away A former police dog who helped keep Rotherham’s streets safe has died.The criminal-catching efforts of German shepherd Bear were often featured on the force’s social media channels.And the trusted four-legged officer was described as a valuable asset in tracking missing people and apprehending offenders. South …

Died 7/5/23 Handler – Sgt. Chris Reese Retired K9 from Lewiston dies from cancerous tumor “Today we said goodbye to our trusted and loyal K9 Marta. K9 Marta served the citizens, LPD, and the City of Lewiston as our narcotics K9 since 2013. K9 Marta was instrumental in so many drug investigations and convictions in Lewiston and the surrounding region. …

Died – 7/4/23 K-9 died after left in a hot police cruiser, officer resigns after investigation A local K-9 officer died after they were reportedly left in a hot police cruiser in July. According to information from Chief Tyler Dunigon with the Oceana Police Department, an unnamed Oceana police officer is no longer with the department after his K-9 partner, …

Died 7/4/23 Handler – Officer Dakota Jelinski La Crosse police dog Thor dies unexpectedly One of the La Crosse Police Department’s K-9 units has died unexpectedly.The department announced Friday that Thor died July 4 after complications from internal bleeding. The dog partnered with La Crosse police officer Dakota Jelinski According to a department press release, Thor wasn’t feeling well last …

Police K-9 dies after suffering medical emergency during training Authorities in Las Vegas say one of their police dogs has died this week while training. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, a K-9 named Kimura died after suffering a medical emergency.Officials said Kimura suffered the emergency while training at the LVMPD K-9 Operations Center.The 6-year-old Dutch Shepherd was …