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Died 6/27/19

Died – 5/9/19 Memorial held for police K9 named after Maine Township child A memorial service was held this week for a Cook County Sheriff’s Department K9 named in honor of a Maine Township child who was killed in 2007. Melanie, a bloodhound that began working with the sheriff’s department in 2008 when she was just 7 months old, died …

Died – 4/17/19 Handler – Officer Poli Elmhurst mourns death of police dog Diesel A police dog named Diesel, who has served in Elmhurst for nearly nine years, died this week from liver cancer, officials said Friday. A 10-year-old Belgian malinois, Diesel was trained as a tracker to lead officers to evidence at crime scenes and to be protective of …

Handler – Deputy Chief Heath Thornton Retired Charleston Police K9 died Ivan, a retired K9 unit Malinois with city police, has died. “We are saddened to announce the passing of our fellow officer, K9 Ivan. “He will be deeply missed by all and remembered for his service.” Ivan served along side his handler, now Deputy Chief Heath Thornton, for more …

Died 3/15/19 Handler – Trooper Dan Erickson Officers salute as East Moline ISP K-9 is put down The Illinois State Police District 7 post in East Moline said goodbye to one of its retired K-9 officers on Friday. “It was a sad day today,” the ISP office said, explaining that Cain the dog, 16, had to be put down because …

Died – 3/8/19 Handler – Deputy Bruketta McHenry County Sheriff K-9, Sage, passes away The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office says one of their K-9 officers, Sage, has passed away. The sheriff’s office says he passed away on March 8 due to medical complications. K-9 Sage had been the faithful partner of Deputy Bruketta since April 19, 2010. K-9 Sage graduated …

Died – 2/6/19 Handler – Officer Justin DeSpain K-9 Officer Scout dies After serving Mount Carroll for almost nine years as a K-9 police dog, Scout passed away last week. Scout had been in declining health and Mount Carroll Police Chief Fred Cass took his long-time friend to the veterinarian’s office Wednesday, Feb. 6, to ease his suffering and had …

Died – 1/26/19 Handler – Sgt. Johnson Retired Rockford Police K9 Storm passes away A retired Rockford Police K9 has died. Storm served the city from 2008 to 2016 before retiring. Friends of Rockford Police K9 says, “Storm retired to a life of ease with his handler Sgt. Johnson and his family.” Storm died Jan. 26 at 14 years old …

Died – 12/13/18 Handler – Officer Todd Purvis Hartsville Police K-9 dies Hartsville police lost a member of its force Thursday with the death of its beloved K-9, Maggie. The department posted the following heartfelt message on its Facebook page: “It is with a sad heart that we announce K9 Maggie, our bloodhound who was handled by Officer Todd Purvis, …

St. Clair Co. Sheriff says goodbye to beloved K9 It was tough day for members of the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department Monday as they said their final goodbyes to a beloved member of their team who quickly became part of their family. Members of the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department and nearby law enforcement agencies gathered to remember St. …