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Handler – Corporal Martinez Santa Ana police dog dies of cancer The Police Department announced the passing of K-9 Aslan on Tuesday evening. Aslan was a member of the force for six years, partnering with Corporal S. Martinez, the Police Department said.The Police Department would regularly update the public on Aslan’s exploits and outfits. In 2018, Aslan was credited in …

Coos County Sheriff’s Officer mourns the loss of his K9 partner, Raven A police K9 for Coos County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) died this week, CCSO says that K9 Raven became sick and was rushed to the vet, but unfortunately, he did not make it. Raven’s handler Jon says that Raven was “perfect”, and he couldn’t have asked for a better …

Died – 10/7/22 Handler – Corporal Ryan Girard San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department dog dies A dog that served with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for a decade died on Friday. The Sheriff’s Department described the dog, a female bloodhound named Dare, as a trailblazer of the force who “pioneered” the department’s K9 program.Dare was a scent and tracking …

Died – 9/12/22 Handler – Deceased – Officer Keven Tonn The retired K9 partner the Galt police officer killed in the line of duty in 2013 has now died. K9 Yaro was Officer Kevin Tonn’s partner. Tonn was killed while responding to a burglary call back on Jan. 15, 2013. The suspect fired one shot at the 35-year-old officer, then …

Died – 8/18/22 KCSO mourning death of K-9 Hannes The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its own after announcing the death of K-9 Hannes on Thursday after a shooting investigation in Lamont.KCSO said a deputy and K-9 Hannes were searching for two people involved in a shooting.One man was taken into custody and KCSO …

Died 7/10/22 Handler – Officer Matt Vincent Fresno police K9 Turbo passes away The Fresno Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its retired K9 officers. On Sunday, the department announced that K9 Turbo had passed away on Friday, June 24. Following Turbo’s passing, officers and their K9 partners lined up outside of a local animal hospital to …

Died – 6/28/22 Handler – Officer Kevin Erskine K9 Cannon died after showing signs of heatstroke while participating in a training exercise at 1500 Raymond Avenue in Fullerton with Officer Kevin Erskine. He was transported to the local Emergency Animal Hospital, where he succumbed to heatstroke that evening. K9 Cannon had served with the Fountain Valley Police Department for three …

Died – 6/25/22 Handler – Agent Gen Murofushi Chula Vista police K-9 dog dies at age 4 The Chula Vista Police Department is remembering their “brave and loving” K-9 dog named Ranger who died unexpectedly Saturday at the age of four, authorities said. Ranger’s handler, police agent Gen Murofushi, said the Belgian Malinois loved doing his job.“He was the happiest …

Died 6/21/22 Handler – Officer Mike Kelly Former Manteca Police Department narcotics K9 passes away For more than five years, when Mike Kelly came to work at the Manteca Police Department he rode in with his partner. Bella, a Dutch shepherd that had previously worked for the Stockton Police Department, was paired up with Kelly from 2015 until her retirement …

Died – 6/6/22 Handler – Sergeant Chris Dalton Retired BPD K9 Bronx dies The Bakersfield Police Department is mourning the loss of Bronx, another one of its retired K9s.K9 Bronx served with his handler, Sergeant Chris Dalton, from January 2010 until his retirement in January 2018.BPD posted on its Facebook page Monday that Bronx was surrounded by his loving family, …