Tag Archives: IL

K9 Kahvo – Charleston, Illinois

Handler – Officer David Reed Dog’s death leaves void for officer, police department Kahvo was an “energetic dog,” but serious and loyal when working as part of the Police Department K9 Unit. At the side of Charleston Police Department officer David Reed, the German shepherd handled multiple criminal apprehensions, narcotics searches, evidence and suspect searches, and tracking cases. After five …

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K9 Duke – Wheeling, Illinois

Died – 11/2/15 Handler – officer Jeremy Hoffman Four months into retirement, K9 Duke has died Just four months into his retirement, Duke, the Wheeling Police Department’s longtime K-9, died Monday.Duke served the department with his handler, officer Jeremy Hoffman, for nine years. The German shepherd retired in July and would have turned 11 on Dec. 12. “He just loved …

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K9 Gasper – Bridgeview, Illinois

Died – 10/23/15 Handler – Officer Russ Allabastro Watch Ends for Brave Bridgeview Police K-9 Bridgeview police are mourning the loss of beloved K-9 colleague, Gasper, who died Oct. 23 from stomach cancer. Gasper was a big, tough police dog who was always up for a job sniffing out perps and drugs, but when he finished a shift he loved …

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K9 Cib – Aurora, Illinois

Died – 9/21/15 Handler – Sgt. Mike Prudenti Retired Aurora Police K9 Dies Aurora Police Department’s first ever K9 police officer has gone to police dog heaven. Sgt. Mike Prudenti says K9 Cib died on Monday of medical complications. The German shepherd was 12 years old. Cib was born in the Czech Republic in 2003. He was brought to the …

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K9 Kohl – Fairview Heights, Illinois

Died – 8/20/15 Handler – Lt. Mike Hoguet Retired Fairview police canine Kohl dies Fairview Heights are mourning the death of their retired K9. Kohl served from February 2007 to May 2013. Kohl died Thursday at the home of his handler, Lt. Mike Hoguet. Kohn was trained in narcotics and tracking and was involved in many narcotic arrests during his …

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K9 Sari – Monroe County, Illinois

Died 7/20/15 Handler – Lt. Jim Lansing Monroe County Police K-9 ‘Sari’ Dies The heroes of law enforcement come in all shapes and sizes, from the men and women in uniform to the K-9 dogs who serve alongside them. But whether they have two legs or four, they all work toward one goal – to protect and serve the people …

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