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Died 10/4/24 Handler – Officer Mitchell Fritz Storm Lake police bid farewell to K-9 following cancerous tumor diagnosis The Storm Lake Police Department recently had to bid farewell to their trusted K-9.According to a release from the Storm Lake Police Department, their K-9 Ozzy was recently euthanized after being diagnosed with cancerous tumors. The decision to humanely euthanize Ozzy came …

Former Scott County Sheriff K9 laid to rest A former K9 for the Scott County Sheriff’s Office was laid to rest Wednesday in the care of his handler. Spike started at the department in 2013 and worked as a narcotics and patrol canine until retiring in 2021. An honor procession from Eldrige to Bettendorf took place Wednesday, June 5. “K9 …

Handler – Officer Matt Wilkinson Muscatine Police Department mourns the loss of K-9 Officer Dexter Muscatine Police are mourning the loss of K-9 Officer Dexter, who began to develop medical issues last month.”Dex” joined the department in March 2022, with police saying that he “excelled at his duties while working beside his handler Officer Matt Wilkinson.”After spending several weeks under …

Died – 1/21/24 Handler – Lieutenant Patrick Westfall Spencer Police Department Announces Passing of K-9 Officer The Spencer Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own with the passing of its long-time K-9 officer. Officer Mannox was an 11-year-old Belgian Malionis that had served the local community since 2014 while also forming a special bond with his …

Died -12/13/23 Handler – Officer William Perez Des Moines K-9 officer dies of sudden illness A K-9 officer with the Des Moines Police Department died Tuesday from a sudden illness.Hobbs, a 4-year-old German shepherd, joined the department in June 2020. Hobbs participated in felony arrests, drug detection and finding firearms, the department said.“Hobbs served our neighborhoods faithfully, dedicated to protecting …

Handler – Deputy Chad LeMense Retired Linn County Sheriff’s K9 Passes Away A retired Linn County Sheriff’s K9 has passed away.Gucci was the partner of Deputy LeMense. He started on the job in 2012 and retired last June. The Sheriff’s Office says K9 Gucci worked tirelessly and was involved in countless narcotic seizures and arrests during his 10-year career.

Hancock County Sheriff’s Office announces death of retired K9 Mach The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of retired Hancock County K9 Mach on June 9. Sheriff Rob Gerdes said Mach was severely struggling with previously announced medical issues that led to his retirement.“We would like to thank Mach for his loyal service,” he said.Mach had developed a cyst …

Died 12/26/22 Handler – Officer Buhrow Waverly PD officer pays tribute to K-9 Bond who served for 9 years It’s a bond like no other.The officer and his K-9.It is a matter of life, death and love that is so deep, so intimate and so real that trying to put it into words is an exercise in futility.Suffice it to …

Died – 12/12/22 Handler – Officer Mike Sitzman Former Sioux City Police K9 dies The Sioux City Police Department has announced one of their retired K9′s has died. According to the SCPD’s Facebook page, Zeus died on Dec. 12, 2022. He was 11 years old.The SCPD welcomed Zeus to the department in April 2012 and he began his training as …

Handler – Sgt. Dallas Wingate Handler of K9 who died has resigned from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office Boone County Sgt. Dallas Wingate has resigned about a week after reporting the death of his K9 partner, Bear. The Boone County Board of Supervisors was expected to accept his resignation at a meeting Wednesday. It would be effective Sept. 8. Bear’s …