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Fallen K9 Diesel Announced Today we are so sad to hear of the passing of K9 Diesel, who served alongside FPD officers before moving away from Fairbanks with his handler, former FPD Officer Tyler Larimer. Our thoughts are with Tyler during this difficult time. Tyler and Diesel shared an unbreakable bond, working tirelessly together to keep our community safe during …

Died – 12/7/23 Handler – Officer Hugh Davis Pope County deputies say goodbye to K-9 officer The Pope County Sheriff’s Office took to social media Thursday to say goodbye to one of their most loyal partners.According to the Facebook post, Retired Forest Service K-9 Officer Dunja had been battling cancer for some time and was humanely euthanized to end her …

Handler – Sgt. Mark Kling Bryant PD announces K9’s death The Bryant Police Department has announced the death of a retired K9 following a battle with “numerous health issues,” according to a news release. According to Bryant officers, K9 Stubby was born May 3, 2010, and became a K9 with the department in 2011.”Stubby was an amazing dog to work …

Retired AST K9 dies after distinguished career in law enforcement Alaska State Troopers in Ketchikan are reporting a retired K9 officer has died from a blood clot. Lutri, a 7-year-old German Shepherd, had a long career in law enforcement. Some of his accomplishments includes the recovery of over 300 grams of heroin and $380,000 in cash. Retired K9 Lutri initially …

Died 4/9/17 Handler – Officer Donald Ridge Wasilla police lose K9 officer to cancer The Wasilla Police Department has lost one of its K9 Officers, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page. The social media post says K9 Marshal became ill during the night and during an attempted surgery “an aggressive cancer was located and Marshal did not …

Died – 3/26/17 Handler – Trooper Christopher Havens Alaska State Police Dog Fatally Shot Alaska State Troopers have released the names of the officers and the K9 involved in the March 26 fatal shooting of a 36-year-old Wasilla man near mile 45.5 of the Parks Highway. According to an online dispatch posted Wednesday, the troopers were identified as Christopher Havens, …

Died – 9/25/16 Handler – Trooper Chris Havens Alaska Troopers K-9 Killed; Suspect Shot

Died – 10/22/15 Handler – Trooper Greg Pealatere Alaska State Troopers mourn death of police dog-turned-lap dog The 11-year-old Belgian Malinois was put down following rapidly deteriorating health problems related to a poor hip. The dog retired in 2012 and had been cared for by Trooper and former partner Greg Pealatere. Pealatere and Anchor worked on the Kenai Peninsula, mostly …