Tag Archives: IN

Died 6/2/18 Handler – Officer Dan Doty Two local police K-9s remembered for service Within the past week, the Jeffersonville Police Department and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office have faced the death of dogs that had served in their K-9 units. These K-9s helped officers find narcotics, perform searches and apprehend suspects. Yet they were more than just police dogs. …

Died 5/2/18 Handler – Officer Brandy Pierce New Castle police’s only K9 officer passes away New Castle police have announced the sudden passing of their only K9 officer, Lex. The department stated Thursday that Lex developed a health condition which resulted in him passing away “very quickly.” He served for the last six and a half years with officer Brandy …

Died 4/22/18 1st Handler – Officer Wayde Knox 2st Handler – Sergeant Kiefer Zionsville Police Department K9 Eso Dies Zionsville Police Department officials say K9 Eso passed away on Sunday, April 22 after suffering from multi-organ failure. According to city officials, Eso’s handler, Sergeant Brad Kiefer says that over the weekend Eso became ill and experienced seizures. City officials say …

Died 4/2/18 Handler – Sergeant Dan Demler Retired South Bend K9 passes away We have a some sad news to report. A retired South Bend K9 has passed away. We first introduced you to Cooper and Sergeant Dan Demler last year when Cooper retired from the force. The pair worked together for years, and when Cooper retired he spent the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …