Tag Archives: GA

Died 1/9/20 Henry County police dog killed in wreck involving tractor-trailer A Henry County police dog was killed Thursday evening when a patrol car and a tractor-trailer crashed on I-75 in Spalding County, authorities said. The incident happened shortly after 7 p.m. near mile marker 206 and shut down the interstate in both directions for hours, the Georgia State Patrol …

Died – 10/28/19 Handler – Officer Hodge Johns Creek Police announces death of retired K-9 K-9 Nico was a Czech German Shepherd, originally from the Czech Republic, who came to the United States, and the Johns Creek Police Department, via Virginia Beach-based Cobra Canine. K-9 Nico was 2 years old when he was partnered with Officer Hodge, and they were …

Died – 9/3/19 Handler – Sgt. Daniel Powers Retired police canine dies at 13 Thomasville Police Department Sgt. Daniel Powers’ best friend died Tuesday. Hado, a retired police canine, was 13. Before and after retirement in 2017, Hado, a handsome German shepherd, made his home with Powers. Man and dog worked 12-hour police shifts together, then went home together. “I …

Died – 8/13/19 Handler – Deputy Jeremy Prickett Deadly Algae Bloom Might Be Linked To K9’s Death The death of a Hall County Sheriff’s K9 may be linked to lethal blue green algae in lakes and ponds, a hazard behind recent cases of other animals dying of exposure to the toxins. Algae blooms can produce irritants and/or toxins, called cyanotoxins, …

Handler – Corporal Lee Smith Byron police mourn loss of K-9 Senta Police in a Central Georgia town are mourning the passing of one of their own and one of their best friends. The Byron Police Department announced Tuesday K-9 Senta has died. She had been with the department for ten years. Police described Senta as “a joy to children …

Died 7/19/19 Handler – Cpl. Brandon Kilgore Police dog killed during mix-up while pursuing suspect in Paulding A beloved police dog was killed Friday in a tragic accident when it was mistakenly shot by a Paulding County deputy during a chaotic chase. Verro, an 8-year-old male belgian malinois, got out of a patrol car around noon Friday without being released …

Former Floyd County Police K9 dies A former Floyd County Police Department K9 has passed away. The department posted a photo on its social media pages of former K9 Officer Lou, saying the officers are mourning the loss. Lou served with Floyd County Police from 2006 until 2011.

Died – 5/26/19 Handler – Sgt. James Zebley Johns Creek Police K-9 laid to rest after memorable career K-9 Dano had a reputation as one hard-working dog. His final shift before retirement underscores that. In January 2017, Dano and partner, Sgt. James Zebley, were responding to a report of a stolen vehicle and, when the suspect jumped out the back …

Georgia police K9 dies chasing suspect in 90-degree weather A police K9 in Georgia suddenly fell ill while chasing a suspect and died. News outlets report the Gwinnett County police dog named Eli was working with his handler in Snellville on Thursday when he began to show symptoms believed to be heat-related. A police statement says the eight-year department veteran …

Handler – Cpl. Brandon Townley Gwinnett County Police Department K-9 Eros dies less than a year after retirement Less than a year after he was retired from the Gwinnett County Police Department, K9 Eros has died. The department announced Eros’ death in a Wednesday afternoon tweet, saying the K-9 “will be greatly missed by his family.” Eros was retired last …