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Handler – Officer Ryan McWethy Dixon K-9 succumbs to cancer The Dixon Police Department announced Tuesday that K-9 Hery had passed away, following a battle with cancer.“Born in Holland in 2013, Hery was identified as an ideal service dog candidate and relocated to Shallow Creek Kennels in Pennsylvania. It was there that he met his future partner, Officer Ryan McWethy. …

Died 9/22/23 Handler – Officer Alex Bowman Rock Island K-9 officer passed after surgery complications It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of our K-9 Sparky Jackson. Sparky underwent a medical procedure last week, however he experienced serious complications afterward and his health declined significantly. Sparky passed away on Friday, September 22nd.A four year-old Belgian …

Died – 8/7/23 Handler – Deputy Chief Mike Tyler QPD mourns the loss of K9 Kilo: Beloved police dog who served and retired as a family member A canine that had retired from the Quincy Police Department passed away in the comfort of his former partner and family.K9 Kilo, a Belgian Malinois-Dutch Shepherd, became a member of the Quincy Police …

Saint Elmo Police K-9 found dead Died – 7/27/23 Augusta Police Department announces death of K-9 A K-9 with the Saint Elmo Police Department was found dead. The City of Saint Elmo was notified on July 27 that K-9 Drogo was found dead. The police department said an investigation into his death is underway and that no further information can …

Handler – Captain Ryan Koop Mattoon PD remembers K9 It’s with a heavy heart that we report that MPD K9 Brix (Retired) passed away yesterday, surrounded by his family. He served the City of Mattoon from 2014-2020. K9 Brix not only played a big role assisting Officers taking narcotics off the street and locating individuals but was always a favorite …

Died 6/27/23 Handler – Officer Dave Pletsch Springfield Police retired K9 passes away from cancer A retired Springfield Police K9 passed away on June 27. Retired Officer Dave Pletsch #488 laid to rest his retired K9 partner Utah. K9 Utah’s life was drastically reduced due to a recently diagnosed, untreatable cancer. Members of the Springfield Police K9 Unit, Sangamon County …

Handler – Deputy Robert Gemmell Ogle County Sheriff Announces the Passing of Retired K9 Officer Okar The Ogle County Sheriff Office regret to announce the passing of retired K9 Okar. He worked with his handler, Deputy Robert Gemmell, from 2014 until

Died 5/31/23 Handler – Officer Marc Keske North Chicago Police Department announces death of retired canine who worked in department for years The North Chicago Police Department announced that one of their retired police canines recently died after previously serving several years on the force. The department made the announcement Tuesday morning, saying “it is with heavy heart” to announce …

Handler Jack Harlan Juri, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office beloved K9 Juri has died.Juri had a sudden medical emergency and passed away, according to an announcement posted on the department’s Facebook page.“Juri was a phenomenal asset to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI Taskforce.” the sheriff’s office said. The dog’s handler was the sheriff himself, Jack Harlan. Juri …

Died 5/24/23 Offender dead, K-9 officer killed in the line of duty after ‘exchange of gunfire’ in Geneva An offender is dead and a K-9 officer was killed in the line of duty in suburban Geneva Wednesday afternoon. At about 1:57 p.m., Kane County Sheriff’s deputies received information about a carjacking that occurred in Aurora. During the investigation, a sheriff’s …