Tag Archives: GA

Died – 10/26/20 Handler – Sgt. Kenny Purvis Crisp Co. police dog crosses rainbow bridge The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office announced on Facebook Tuesday that the department is mourning the loss of retired K9 “Tessa.” On Monday, Tessa passed away after a short bout with health issues. She was a 13-year-old Belgian Malinois, and she served the community for 10 …

Died – 9/26/20 Handler – Lt. Tommy Crompton Former Oconee Co. K-9 patrol dog passes away Former K-9 Officer Ayder died last Saturday, according to a release from the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office. The Dutch Shepherd served as a K-9 for over 10 years from April 2010 until last July when he retired with distinction, according to OCSO. Ayder was …

Died 9/10/20 K9 and suspect killed in officer-involved shooting A man and a police K-9 were both killed Thursday afternoon after a shootout between the man and officers, Gwinnett County police said. Gwinnett police Cpl. Collin Flynn said officers were investigating gang activity in the 1000 block of Willow Trail Parkway when they found a stolen vehicle with two people …

Died – 8/4/20 Handler – with Deputy McRae DeKalb K-9 deputy killed while chasing rape suspect The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own, 3 year old K9 Bloo. K9 Bloo was shot and killed in the line of duty Tuesday afternoon. Bloo was shot by a plain clothes sheriff’s office detective he advanced …

Died – 7/29/20 Handler – Sgt Bryant Sad day for our agency. K-9 Amp, who served with the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office for six years died today. Amp, who was purchased with funds donated by Cobb EMC (thank you Dan Carmichael!) worked with both Sgt. Bryant and Deputy Fulenwider. When Amp retired in March 2018 he lived with Sgt Bryant and …

Died – 7/14/20 Handlers – ): Lt. Heagerty and Sgt. Chatham K9 Sali previously worked with the Forsyth County Georgia K9 Unit. Handler(s): Lt. Heagerty and Sgt. Chatham.”It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Retired FCSO K9 Sali, who passed on Tuesday, July 14th at the age of 13 years. K9 Sali began her career with …

Died 6/22/20 Handler – Cpl Thompson On Monday 06/22/2020, retired Sgt K-9 Duke passed away at Webbs Animal Clinic. Duke was born 10/6/2007 and served with the US Army 75th Ranger Battalion. He served heroically in Afghanistan before retiring and finding his new assignment with Corporal Jamie Thompson at the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office in 2010. Sgt K-9 Duke served …

Died – 6/12/20 Handler – Sgt. Thames K9 Hannah Put to Sleep Today we laid to rest Sgt. Thames’s working dog, K-9 Hannah. Unfortunately her cancer spread to fast and she was starting to be in pain. The tough decision was made after speaking with Dr. Dutta who advised us things would only get worse. K-9 Hannah was a four …

Died – 5/20/20 Handler – Officer Brandon Thrower K9 Nero was born in Europe on November 1, 2008. He began his career with Coweta County Sheriff’s Office in February 2010. For the next seven plus years he was a loyal and faithful Drug and Tracking Canine. He was always right beside K9 handler Brandon Thrower’s side, never complaining about the …

Died – 1/30/20 Handler – Officer Sean Hanse Romy, Sandy Springs’ first K9 officer, has died The Sandy Springs Police Department is mourning the loss of its first K9 officer, Romy. In a message posted on Facebook Jan. 29 by Officer Sean Hanse and his wife, Nancy Culotta Hanse, Mike Dewald, Hanse’s former K9 partner, announced Romy, a female Belgian …