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K9 Roxy Jane – Sebastian County, Arkansas Died 11/13 21  Sebastian County K-9 to receive Law Enforcement Honors funeral Roxy Jane, 15, a retired Sebastian County Sheriff’s police K-9, passed away on November 13 and will be laid to rest with Law Enforcement Honors. Service arrangements for Roxy Jane will be held on Wednesday, November 17. According to a Sebastian …

Died – 3/18/21 Handler – Officer Adam Sirmons  Newton County Sheriff announces death of deputy K-9 The Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler announced the death of a deputy K-9 on Friday, March 19. Newton County K-9 Bella was killed in a non-work-related accident on Thursday, March 18. “We work with our K-9 partners very closely and they face a lot …

Died – 3/9/21 Handler – Officer Sigman Blytheville K9 Niko dies A K9 that worked with the Blytheville Police Department was remembered Wednesday as a key member of law enforcement who helped the local community in immense ways. According to a post on the Jonesboro Police Department Facebook page, Blytheville K-9 Niko died Wednesday from kidney failure. “Niko and his …

Died 1/9/21 Handler – Corporal Brandon Jones Hot Springs K-9 officer dies K-9 Nitro was the K-9 partner assigned to K-9 Corporal Brandon Jones. Nitro suffered a severe, sudden medical problem and was laid to rest January 9, 2021. He was 2.5 years old. Although he never ‘missed’ anybody (wink), most people will miss him. Thanks for being a Hero …

Died – 10/7/10 1st Handler – Sgt. Doug Carter 2nd Handler – Sgt. Tony Bryant Lonoke Police Department mourns death of former K-9 officer The Lonoke Police Department announced Wednesday a former K-9 officer passed away. According to a post on the City of Lonoke Police Department, K-9 Max passed away from complications of cancer on Wednesday. According to police, …

Handler – Sgt. Allen Constant K9 Raven was formerly with the Hot Springs Police Department. K9 Raven was 8 years old and served the Hot Springs Police Department from May 2014 until she was retired from service in April 2020. Thank you for your service, K9 Raven. Rest easy, girl.

Died – 8/30/20 Handler – Officer Mayhugh The Barling Police Department is saddened to announce the death of K-9 Alamo. His handler, Officer Mayhugh, found Alamo deceased in his kennel earlier today. While it is early in the investigation, there are no initial signs of neglect or foul play. We ask that you keep Officer Mayhugh and the department in …

Handler – Officer Jeff McGinnis K9 Officer euthanized following medical diagnosis Bono Police Department’s K9 Tango died from euthanasia following the diagnosis of many medical problems causing “a lot of pain.” Chief of Police Michael Parrish says Tango had a failing heart, kidneys, and spine issues. That’s when Chief Parrish, Tango’s handler Officer Jeff McGinnis, and doctors came to the …

Handler – Corporal Travis Watkins Fort Smith Police Department announces death of K9 Kilo The Fort Smith Police Department announced the death of police K9 Kilo today. Kilo had been sick the last few weeks, according to the police department. Kilo lived out his final days with Corporal Travis Watkins and his family. Cpl. Watkins and Kilo began working together …

Died – 2/12/20 Handler – Cpl. Cody Elliott Fort Smith police announce death of retired K9 officer It is with great sadness that the Fort Smith Police Department says goodbye to retired K-9 Officer Chico. Chico was born on Oct. 11, 2010. His End-of-Watch was on Feb. 12, 2020, following a long career that included 1,293 arrests and seizures of …