Tag Archives: CA

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 …

Died – 9/15/18 1st Handler – Officer Dave Cerruti 2nd Handler – Officer Al Grajeda Retired Livermore K9 Officer Dies At Age 11 It is with sadness that we share with the Livermore community the passing of K9 Fin Saturday, due to complications related to old age. Today, with the assistance of Patrol and members of the Honor Guard, Fin …

Died – 9/14/18 Handler – Deputy Mike McNeil Betti, Sheriff’s Office Retired K-9, Dies at Age 14 The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has lost the first and only female K-9 to work for the agency. Retired K-9 Betti passed away Sept. 14, at age 14 due to health complications from old age. Betti, whose full name is Betti Blue …

Died 8/8/18 Handler – Sgt. Scott Cavalli Sheriff K-9 Kash dies Trinity County Sheriff’s Office K-9 “Kash” died with handler Sgt. Scott Cavalli by his side yesterday after a brief bout with an infection. “Kash” was taken to the Trinity Animal Hospital in Weaverville on Tuesday after the dog stopped eating and showed signs of illness. “It is with deep …