Tag Archives: CA

Died – 5/4/17 Handler – Officer Al Ancheta Retired Glendora police K-9 ‘Roby’ dies The Glendora Police Department said goodbye this week to a faithful four-legged officer who served the community for seven years before retiring in 2014. Roby, a Belgian Malinois who patrolled the streets of Glendora alongside handler Officer Al Ancheta under the call sign “3K2,” died Thursday, …

Died – 4/23/17 Handler – Officer Matt Gomez Hemet K9 loses battle with cancer Hemet has lost a K9 officer. Jack, a 6-year-old Belgian Malinois, succumbed Sunday night, April 23, after a short battle with cancer, according to Hemet Police Chief Dave Brown. “His handler Matt Gomez and family members along with department representatives were at his side for support,” …

Died – 4/15/17 Handler – Officer Lee Hatfield Retired Davis police dog Cane dies peacefully at age 11 A retired Davis police dog, good at both catching crooks and public relations, has died after being nursed along for about two years with a heart condition. Hurricane, nicknamed Cane, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday at 11 years old. Cane, …

Died 3/28/17 Handler – Officer Roland Stucken Newport police dog Elko, 9, dies after health problems The Newport Beach Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired officer – and one of the community’s best friends. Elko, a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois police dog, died this week after struggling with “ongoing health issues” that hindered his quality of life, said …

Died – 3/6/17 Handler – Officer Ryon Lawson Milpitas Police K9 Jax Dies It is with great sorrow that the Milpitas Police Department announces the unexpected passing of one of our own, K9 Jax. On March 6, 2017, K9 Jax was taken to an emergency veterinary clinic due to an unforeseen medical condition. Jax was immediately taken into surgery but …

Died – 2/23/17 Handler – Deputy Kevin Brooks Beloved Riverside County Police K9 Dies A police service dog that served the city of Moreno Valley for more than five years, helping catch “numerous” suspects and entertaining residents during K9 team demonstrations, died after falling ill, city officials said Friday. “Ivan,” a 7-year-old German shepherd, passed on Thursday, leaving behind his …

Died 1/27/17 Handler – Officer Clay Moffett Retired Visalia Police K9 dies, department says Bosco died after a battle with cancer The Visalia Police Department announced Friday the passing of retired Visalia Police Department K9 Bosco, who died Friday morning after a battle with cancer. Bosco, a Belgian Malinois, came to the Visalia Police Department in 2004 when he was …

DIED – 1/6/17 MISSING PARLIER PD K9 FOUND DEAD Fresno County Deputies are investigating the death of a Parlier canine officer after his body was found in a field close to the police department. The nine-year-old German Shepard’s name was Indy. Officers had been searching for him, after he went missing early Friday morning. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is …

Died – 12/19/16 Handler – Officer Mike Blaine Rest In Peace K-9 Rex California Highway Patrol K9 Rex passed on 12/19/16. Rex was 13.5 years old. He was imported from Holland and was a KNPV Champion. Rex started his career in Redding and was re-teamed a short while later to Inland Division (San Bernardino) with Officer Mike Blaine. Mike and …

Died 12/6/16 Handler – Officer Aaron Thompson Sacramento police mourn death of ‘another hero’ K-9 “Another hero” and retired Sacramento police K-9 died Tuesday after serving the department for eight years. “K9 Hutch succumbed to his battle with time this morning saying his final goodbyes to his partner and family who had been by his side for over a decade,” …