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K9 Max – New Castle, Delaware

Handler – M/Cpl. Stefani Cerkez County Police Announce Passing Of K-9 Officer Max K9 Max, 13 years of age, was a German Shepherd from France and began his career in January 2012 with M/Cpl. Stefani Cerkez. K-9 Max was a dual- purpose K-9 and certified in narcotics detection. He retired in August 2019 and lived with his handler until his …

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K9 Dayan – New Castle, Delaware

Handler – Officer Joseph Rago County Police Announce Passing Of K-9 Officer Dayan The New Castle County Division of Police announced the passing of two retired Canine Dayan. Officials said Canine (K-9) Dayan was a Belgian Malinois from France. He was a dual-purpose K-9, certified in both patrol operations as well as narcotics detection. Over the span of his career, …

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K9 Nova – Delaware State Police

Handler – Cpl Mark Malloy DSP Mourn Passing of K9 Nova Delaware State Police are mourning the passing of K9 Nova. Nova was a 5-year old German Shorthaired Pointer – the first of that breed in the K9 Unit. During her 2 ½ year career with Cpl Mark Malloy at Troop 7, K9 Nova served with honor and distinction – …

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K9 Prezzi – New Castle, Delaware

New Castle County announces death of police K9 New Castle County Police said one of their active K9 units has died of natural causes. According to police, K9 Prezzi joined the county police force in May of 2017 and was teamed with Master Corporal Richard Blackston. The dog was a 6-year-old Belgian Malinois and German Shepard mix. Police say during …

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K9 Diablo – New Castle, Delaware

Handler – Master Cpl. Chris Sarnecky Retired New Castle County Police K-9 Diablo, shot in 2009, dies A retired New Castle County police K-9 that was shot while trying to apprehend a suspect in 2009 has died, the department said Tuesday. K-9 Diablo was forced into retirement following the Nov. 11, 2009, shooting, which unfolded outside a Philadelphia Pike apartment …

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K9 Blue – Lewes, Delaware

Died – 9/13/20 Handler – PFC Tyrone Woodyard Lewes Police Mourns Death of K-9 Officer The Lewes Police Department says its K9 officer has died. K9 Blue was a 9 1/2 year old Belgian Malinois. Police Chief Thomas Spell said Blue died on Sunday. Blue served 7 years with the Lewes Police Department, beginning in March 2013. Blue lived and …

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K9 Kody – Newark, Delaware

Handler – Cpl. Sharpe Retired Newark Police K9 (Kody) Passes Away It is with great sadness that the Newark Police Department reports that retired NPD K9 Kody passed away this week after a battle with acute lumbar disc disease.K9 Kody was born in the Netherlands and was imported into the United States by Ventosa Kennels, in Scotland Neck, North Carolina. …

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K9 Britt – Dover, Delaware

Died – 4/8/19 Handler – Cpl. Robert Barrett ‘Best Partner Ever’: Officer mourns loyal K-9’s passing He erupted into 75 pounds of snarling fury on command. At home with five children, Britt was a lovable family pet who never caused problems. The late German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois K-9 knew his place in life. On Monday, just a few months into a …

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K9 Quattro – New Castle, Delaware

Handler – Master Corporal Edwin Mousley Retired K9 Officer Quattro Passes, Distinguished Career The New Castle County Division of Police is saddened to announce the passing of retired K9 Quattro. Quattro was assigned to K9 officer, Master Corporal Edwin Mousley on September 25th, 2007 and was retired on October 30th, 2015. Throughout his career, K9 Quattro was credited with 115 …

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K9 Monty – New Castle County, Delaware

Died – 2/24/18 Handler – Cpl. Steven Donahue Former K-9 officer dies after 7 years of service A New Castle County police K-9 officer died Saturday after seven years of service. Monty, a 10-year-old German shepherd, was responsible for over 80 apprehensions and more than $675,000 seized in his career, said Master Cpl. Michel Eckerd of the New Castle County …

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