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Handler – Sgt. Vieira Putnam County retired K9 Zeke passes away in his sleep The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of its retired K9 officer Zeke, who passed away in his sleep last night at 11 years old. During Zeke’s career, he removed countless drug dealers off the streets. He additionally helped with numerous apprehensions of shooting suspects, …

Died – 8/12/22 Crestview Police announce death of K9 officer Sonic Long-time and retired- K9 officer Sonic died Friday, Aug. 12 with his family at a Northwest Florida home. Crestview Police Department posted a public memorial for the 8-year-old German Shepeard. Officials with CPD said Sonic was named after the drive-thru restaurant in town. The business was the largest donor …

Died – 8/7/22 Handler – Sgt. Phillip Ritcheson Niceville Police K-9 killed, officer injured in crash on Highway 85 A Niceville Police K-9 was killed and an officer injured in a crash Sunday evening in Okaloosa County. The crash happened around 5:55 p.m. on Highway 85 near Highway 123.Niceville Police Chief David Popwell confirms to Channel 3 that K-9 “Blue” …

Handler – Sergeant Chris Meyer CCSO honors K9 deputy that passed away The Collier County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that K9 Deputy Coffe died this week after an illness. The chocolate Labrador retriever served CCSO from 2015 to 2022. During that time, she was responsible for many drug-related arrests and helped partnering agencies with criminal investigations.Deputy Coffe was K9 Unit …

Died – 8/3/22 Handler – Officer Jared Joyner Lake Wales police K9 killed by “violent suspect” A Lake Wales K-9 was killed in a neighborhood where an officer-involved shooting took place. Police said the shooting occurred Wednesday morning, adding that K-9 Max “was murdered by a violent suspect.” That suspect, described as a convicted felon, was shot and killed by …

Died 7/14/22 Handler – Sgt. Clay Smith Santa Rosa Co. K-9 dies, served as patrol dog for 5 years The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office announced that a member of their K-9 family passed away. K-9 Narco passed away on July 14, 2022. A post on their K9 Narco came to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office when he was …

Died – 6/21/22 Florida K9 Deputy Drago dies following heat-related injury The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office in north Florida is mourning the loss of one of its own. Authorities said Canine Deputy Drago died Tuesday evening, hours after suffering a heat-related injury during a training exercise with his handler. Drago was taken to a veterinarian clinic in Lake City for …

Died 5/10/22 Handler – Corporal Terry Dixon Retired Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies surrounded by family The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday the death of retired K-9 Diego. He worked with Corporal Terry Dixon from 2008 through 2015. Diego died on May 10. Dixon and his family were by his side. In retirement, Diego was with Dixon …

Died – 3/23/22 Handler – Officer Patrick Kenny West Melbourne officer mourns loss of K9 Officer Patrick Kenny said K9 Boton “lived to work and lived to please his handler.” “He could turn it on and turn it off,” Kenny said. “He could one minute be at work and be in the zone, and then as soon as he got …

3/23/22 Handler – Sgt. Jonathan Misiewicz Sarasota police dog Bandi dies while on duty An 8-year-old police dog who served with the Sarasota Police Department died unexpectedly Thursday while on duty. Officials said the cause of death is undetermined, but veterinarians believe it was natural causes. The dog, a German shepherd named Bandi, had been partnered with Sarasota Sgt. Jonathan …