Died – 3/29/18 Handler – Officer Dustin Engelman Fort Wayne police dog Nemo dies with partner at his side It is with deep regret that I must inform you all of the death of Fort Wayne Police K9 Nemo, Retired. K9 Nemo died yesterday evening with his partner, Officer Dustin Engelman, by his side. K9 Nemo turned 14 years of …
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K9 Mojo – Indiana State Police
Died – 2/9/18 Handler – Sgt. Dennis Wade Retired Indiana State Police K9 Mojo Dies In the overnight hours of February 9th, 13-year-old retired Indiana State Police K9 Mojo passed away. Mojo’s partner of more than 11 years was Sgt. Dennis Wade. Mojo graduated from K9 School on Christmas Eve in 2006 and was assigned to the ISP Drug Enforcement …
Read More »K9 Arie – Terre Haute, Indiana
Died – 2/3/18 Handler – Sgt. Justin Sears TERRE HAUTE K9 PASSES AWAY FROM MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS The Terre Haute Police Department reports K9 Arie passed away over the weekend. 9-year-old Arie passed away Saturday night from medical complications. THPD reports Arie and handler Sgt. Sears were ‘perfect partners’ and that ‘over the past 7 years the pair has been responsible …
Read More »K9 Blade – Laurel, Indiana
Laurel Police Department canine officers dies The Laurel Police Department has reported the death of canine officer Blade earlier this month due to deteriorating health conditions. His handler contacted a veterinarian and a vet tech that diagnosed Blade with “bloat.” Bloat is a gastric dilation condition that can be fatal.
Read More »K9 Diesel – Peru, Indiana
Died – 12/28/17 Handler – Lt. Sam Finnegan Peru police mourn passing of retired K9 Diesel served with Lt. Sam Finnegan for 8 years fighting crime The Peru Police Department is mourning the loss of its longest-serving K9 officer, who passed away at around 4 p.m. Thursday. Diesel served with Lt. Sam Finnegan from 2006 to 2014, where he was …
Read More »K9 Camo – Indiana State Police
Died – 11/24/17 Handler – Master Trooper Greg Magee Indiana State Police mourns the loss of retired canine ‘Camo’ On Friday morning, Camo was euthanized after a lengthy battle with Degenerative Myelopathy. “I am deeply saddened by the death of Camo, he was an invaluable asset to our district for nearly 10 years. He undoubtedly saved lives and made our …
Read More »K9 Darro – Brownsburg, Indiana
Died – 10/25/17 Handler – Officer David Shedrow Brownsburg police K9 dies after being hit by car Brownsburg police are mourning the death of one of their K9s. K9 Darro was struck by a vehicle Wednesday night in Brownsburg at 56th Street and Northfield East Drive. Police say the K9 was last seen in his secured enclosure in the back …
Read More »K9 Nico – Lebanon, Indiana
Died – 9/2/17 Handler – Officer Tommy Nash Lebanon police mourning after K9 partner killed by vehicle The Lebanon Police Department announced that on Saturday night their K9 partner Nico was struck and killed by an unknown vehicle. The two and a half-year-old Dutch Shepard got out of his outdoor kennel while his handler, Officer Tommy Nash, was away at …
Read More »K9 Bach – Fort Wayne, Indiana
Died – 8/21/17 Handler – Officer Chris Faherty Retired K9 dies The Fort Wayne Police Department announced K9 Bach died of cancer on Monday at the age of 11 1/2 years. Bach joined the department in December 2007 and was assigned to K9 Officer Chris Faherty and worked “C” shift. Bach was responsible for several felony apprehensions and several narcotics …
Read More »K9 Rico – West Lafayette, Indiana
Died 7/26/17 Handler – Sergeant Michael Brewer West Lafayette police announce passing of K9 partner ‘Rico’ The West Lafayette Police Department has a heavy heart following the sudden passing of their former K9 partner, “Rico.” The dog unexpectedly had to be euthanized on Wednesday due to a medical condition. The department’s sympathy goes our to his handler, Sergeant Michael Brewer, …
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