Tag Archives: CA

Died – 2/7/19 A sad story to report as an officer with BNSF accidentally shot and killed one of the his K-9 partners while on patrol last night. According to BNSF, while checking in the area of Highway 58 and Bena Road and Neumarkel Road in Kern County, California. the officer left his vehicle after locking the K9 “Defender” in …

Died – 1/12/19 Handler – Deputy Kyle Sheek Orange County Sheriff’s K9 deputy Arco, 4, dies suddenly K9 deputy Arco died suddenly on Saturday night, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced. Trained in patrol, narcotics and suspect and evidence searches, Arco, 4 years old, served the sheriff’s department for the past three years, said Sheriff’s spokeswoman Carrie Braun.He was involved …

Died – 1/12/19 Handler – Officer Ryan Ellis Retired Redding K-9 ‘Tarro,’ survivor of marijuana-spiked brownies poisoning, dies Tarro, the retired Redding police dog that was given marijuana-spiked brownies and a sedative during a home burglary last March and survived the poisoning, has died. Communities for Police Canines said Tarro died Saturday from surgery complications. He was about 10 years …

Died – 12/9/18 California Police K-9 Killed, Officer Wounded in Shootout Tulare Police K-9 Baine was killed ,an officer was wounded and one other person was also killed in a shootout Sunday night that erupted following a police pursuit. One person was killed and a police officer was injured Sunday night in a gunfight on the outskirts of Tulare, the …

Died – 12/9/18 Handler – Officer Al Molien Emotional farewell to beloved San Ramon police K9 The San Ramon Police Department is remembering a beloved member of the force, a police K9 named Hector. Interim Chief Craig Stevens wrote, “It is with tremendous sadness that I announce the passing of SRPD K9 Hector.”He went on to described the dog as …

Died – 12/5/18 Handler – Officer Jason Jucutan Petaluma Police Mourn Longtime K-9, Kilo Retired Petaluma Police Department K-9 Kilo has died, the department announced in a social media post. Kilo, a Belgian Malanois, passed peacefully Wednesday with his partner and owner, former Petaluma police Officer Jason Jucutan, at his side. Petaluma PD extended its condolences to Officer Jucutan, who …

Handler – Officer Ryan Lasalde K9 Officer dies On Monday, the Visalia Police Department announced the death of one of its former K9 officers. Police say K9 Officer Mack passed away over the weekend. Mack was assigned to Visalia Police Officer Ryan Lasalde in 2008. He retired in 2014 after a very successful career.

Died – 11/15/18 Handler – Deputy John Lopez Sutter County police dog slain in suspect pursuit A shooting incident Thursday morning in Butte County left a suspect and his dog dead, as well as a Sutter County Sheriff’s Office police dog. Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey told reporters that a 48-year-old Berry Creek man, wanted in a years-old double …

Died – 9/28/18 Handler – Officer Steve Peterson Djino, retired St. Helena PD K9, dies at age 13 Djino, a Dutch Shepherd who served as a K-9 for the St. Helena Police Department, died Friday at the age of 13. Djino came from Holland in 2010 and joined the department in September of that year. He served the city until …

Died – 9/17/18 Handler – Deputy L. Costa OCSD Dana Point Announces Death of K9 Deputy “Shadow” On Sept. 17, Orange County Sheriff’s Department Dana Point Police Services announced the death of their K9 dog deputy known by the name of Shadow. A post on social media reported Shadow and his partner Deputy L. Costa were assigned to custody operations …