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Died – 6/16/19 Handler – Sgt. Trent Stouder Active-duty Bremen K9 officer dies Active-duty K9 Officer Bardo has died after battling bone cancer, the Bremen Police Department announced Tuesday. The Belgian Malinois was just 3 years old. Bardo began his service in January 2018 with his partner, Sgt. Trent Stouder. Bardo was diagnosed with bone cancer, and his health declined …

Died 5/14/19 Handler – Sgt. Adam Henson Franklin County Sheriff’s Dept. K9 Dies From Medical Issue The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of its K9 officer. Max, the police dog, died on Tuesday, May 14 in the presence of his handler, Sgt. Adam Henson. Max’s death was caused by an ongoing medical issue, according to the sheriff’s …

Retired Whitley Co. K9 dies A retired Whitley County Sheriff’s Department K9 has died. K9 Koenie passed away earlier this month, the department announced on its Facebook page. K9 Koenie joined the department in December 2008 and was with current Chief Deputy Jason Spencer until 2013. He was retired and spent the rest of his life with Spencer and his …

Died – 4/27/19 Handler – Sgt. Josh Hedges Axe, longtime Bellevue K-9, dies two weeks after his last day on patrol The New Castle Police Department is mourning the loss of their K-9 Axe after they believe he suffered from gastric torsion, or twisted stomach. In a social media post Monday, police say Axe’s handler, Sgt. Josh Hedges found him …

Handler – Sgt. Stephen Wheeles Retired Indiana police dog dies after years of service A retired Indiana police dog, who served the community for several years, has died. Kane has died at the age of 13. He served Indiana State police from December 2007 until his retirement in 2015. In his golden years, Kane enjoyed chasing tennis balls and relaxing. …

1st Handler – Sgt. Kinyon 2nd Handler – Sgt Fisher Carmel police mourn death of retired K-9 Carmel Police are mourning the death of a retired K-9 officer. Officers posted pictures of Wazir (Wazi) on Facebook earlier today. He passed away last week. He lived with his handler Sgt. Fisher and his family.Wazir (Wazi) was born in the Netherlands and …

Died – 3/15/19 Handler – Specialist Matt Drangmeister La Porte police, community mourn the loss of service dog Rambo after fight with cancer It is with profound sadness that the La Porte Police Department announces the passing of Police Service Dog Rambo “Bo” on Friday, March 15, 2019, after a courageous battle with lymphoma cancer. Rambo served the department for …

Died 3/5/19 Handler – Sgt. Scott Anderson K9 Douwe served the Lafayette Police Department from August 2009 through August 2016. Douwe was partnered with Officer Scott Anderson. Douwe passed away 3/5/19. During his career he was responsible for 312 total apprehensions, 9 bite apprehensions, Marijuana Seized: 17 pounds, Methamphetamine Seized: 115 grams, Heroin Seized: 98 grams, Cocaine Seized: 1.5 pounds, …

Died – 2/27/19 Handler – Officer Brian Hernandez Mourners gather to remember town’s first K-9 Officer Brian Hernandez muted the music on a slideshow and played a recording of the final call for K-9 Django. “K-9 Django has answered the highest call. It’s with great sadness that I announce the passing of Munster Police Department’s first K-9, Django,” the recording …

Died 1/22/19 Handler – Deputy Scott Chapman Hancock County mourns passing of sheriff’s department K-9 The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of one of their K-9 officers. K-9 Brix was with the department for four years after working with Indianapolis Metro Police Department. He had been retired from the department in Hancock County. Deputy Scott Chapman said …