Tag Archives: GA

Died 5/14/21 Investigator Kevin Tyus K9 Jaeger suffered a serious spinal injury when he fell while attempting to enter his handler’s patrol car in the Stephens County Courthouse parking lot. Despite receiving extensive medical treatment it was determined he would not be able to survive and he was humanely euthanized. K9 Jaeger had served with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office …

Died – 5/14/21 Handler –  Officer Willie Barkley K9 Khan died of heatstroke when he was accidentally left in his handler’s patrol car following their midnight shift. K9 Khan had served with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office for three years.

Died – 5/14/21 1st Handler – Officer P. Tremblay 2nd Handler – Cpl. A. Carlyle Gwinnett County Cop K9 Zane Dies Of Cancer The Gwinnett County Police Department announced Tuesday that it was mourning the death of K9 Zane, one of its police dogs who died Friday from cancer. Zane had been with the Gwinnett police since May 2014 and …

Died – 3/31/21 Illness claims life of K9 at Trenton Police Department The Trenton Police Department is mourning the loss of its K9 officer Ivo, who reportedly passed away after an illness. Ivo had helped keep the Trenton community safe since 2017. The Dade County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Facebook page says on Friday afternoon, they will join forces with the …

Died – 3/29/21 Handler – Sgt. Goins Johns Creek sergeant remembers K-9 officer Leo: ‘See you on the other side, buddy’ The Johns Creek Police said a heartbreaking goodbye, on Thursday, following the death of a long-time K-9 officer. The department announced on Facebook that K-9 Leo had died just two nights earlier. They also shared a letter from Leo’s …

Handler – Handler – Deputy Josh Carroll It is with a heavy heart, Sheriff Paulk announces the passing of our canine, Huck. Huck is our oldest and most seasoned member, a 10-year-old blood hound who has been a part of the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office canine unit since 2011. Huck was trained and used to track missing persons or criminals …

Died 2/15/21 Retired Gwinnett County K9 officer dies The Gwinnett County Police Department is mourning the loss of one its retired K9 officers. Officials tell FOX 5 that retired K9 Officer Zeke died on Feb. 15. Zeke worked with the police department from 2013 to 2020 as a narcotics detection K9. In his time with the force, he found over …

Died – 2/14/21 Handler – Officer Brian Dorety Griffin PD mourns death of 4-year-old K9 officer The Griffin Police Department is morning the loss of one of its loyal K-9 officers. Officials said 4-year-old K-9 officer Buddy’s handler, Officer Brian Dorety, found him dead in his dog house at approximately 10 a.m. on Feb. 14. The department said K-9 officer …

Died – 1/26/21 Handler – Cpl. Jerry Britting Hinesville Police Department puts down K9 Zorza Local law enforcement members from Liberty County and Hinesville met Tuesday for a memorial service honoring a beloved K9. Zorza, who served the Hinesville Police Department for many years, was put down on Jan. 26 after suffering hip dysplasia and related infections. It was a …

Died 12/29/20 Handler – Lt. Splawn Alpharetta Department of Public Safety mourn the unexpected loss of five year old K9 Karlo.K9 Karlo served with his handler Lt. Splawn. K9 Karlo had an allergic reaction to the anesthesia used during his routine dental cleaning on Tuesday and passed away. Rest easy good boy.