Tag Archives: IN

Died 10/9/19 Marion County K9 officer dies after breaking leg The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their K9s. The department announced Thursday that K9 Sampson died unexpectedly while on the operating table. Sampson was injured on Wednesday while exiting his handler’s vehicle. He was taken in for surgery for the broken leg when he …

Died – 7/10/19 Handler – Deputy Archbold Police dog killed in fiery crash following chase The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of one of their own this evening. According to Whitley County Sheriff Marcus Gattton , K-9 Officer Cas died in a crash on U.S. 30 Wednesday afternoon. Multiple sources confirm the crash was during a pursuit …

Died – 7/5/19 Handler – Officer Hester Retired Mooresville Police Canine Officer, Sledge, passed away on Friday, July 5th, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. Canine Officer Sledge was born in 2013 and became a member of the Mooresville Police Department in 2014 until he was retired at the end of 2018. He was an integral member of …

Died – 6/27/19 Handler – Deputy Brandon Crosby Police dog dies at Indiana kennel Hearts were heavy at the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office Thursday as police learned of the death of Nero, one of the department’s K9 officers. Nero, a 7-year-old Belgian Tervuren, was found dead by staff at a kennel where he was being boarded while his handler, Deputy …

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 …