Tag Archives: KS

Died – 4/27/18 Handler – Cpl. Tony Hawpe Longtime Newton K-9 laid to rest Newton police Cpl. Tony Hawpe and his wife Robyn consider their dogs to be their children. On Friday, they said goodbye to one of their own, but not alone. Members of Harvey County law enforcement stood and saluted outside a veterinary clinic as Hawpe walked longtime …

Died – 1/9/18 Lenexa police announce death of K9 officer who helped with dozens of cases Lenexa police have lost one of their own. The department tweeted Tuesday morning to announce the death of Diesel, a retired police dog who spent eight years on the force. He was about 11 years old. “If we could describe him with 1 word, …

Died 12/29/17 Sheriff’s dog killed by vehicle Dickinson County Sheriff K-9 dog Biz was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash Friday morning. Abilene Police Assistant Chief Jason Wilkins said at about 10:30 a.m. the department’s community service officer responded to a call of a deceased canine in the roadway at Third and Washington streets. Shortly after the officer’s arrival, …

Died – 6/23/17 Handler – Officer Dusty Adams Sperry police escort fallen K9 The PD was asked to assist escorting a K9 that died from health complications. Ziva Adams from Coffeyville, KS was laid to rest after she passed away at the OSU Veterinary Hospital in Stillwater. The four year old German Shepherd had been with the Coffeyville Police Department …

Died 3/18/17 Handler – Officer Daniel Gumm Man shot to death by police after he shoots, kills police dog The Wichita Police Department is sad to announce the loss of K-9 Rooster, who was shot and killed in the line of duty this evening. At approximately 8 PM on 03-18-2017, Wichita Police Officers were dispatched to a disturbance with a …

Died 2/14/17 2 communities mourn loss of Kansas police K9 Law enforcement authorities and residents in Finney County are mourning the loss of a beloved servant to residents in two Kansas communities. The Garden City Police department reported Tuesday retired Garden City Police K9 Arco had to be euthanized last week. Arco served the Garden City Police Department from August …

Died – 9/13/16 Handler – Officer Mike Stone Retired police dog lives out bucket list A retired Marion police dog spent her final days reveling through a bucket list of favorite activities before she died Tuesday morning. Kahti lived with Marion officer Mike Stone and his wife, Alicia, after retirement. When her veterinarian said nothing further could be done for …

Died – 8/2/16 Maverick, a Topeka Police service dog, dies K9 had an intracranial brain bleed caused by an aneurysm Maverick, a Topeka Police Department service dog, has passed away of an intracranial brain bleed caused by an aneurysm, officials said Tuesday in a news release. Lt. Colleen Stuart said Tuesday afternoon a necropsy, or animal autopsy, was done by …

Died 12/28/15 Handler – Officer Jeff Vaughan Salina K-9 Officer Dies Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are mourning the loss of K-9 officer Riddik. Riddik was a fantastic partner for Officer Jeff Vaughan. Riddik apprehended many suspects in his career and was the recipient of several awards. K-9 Officer Riddik served the citizens of Salina for over nine years.

Died – 8/7/15 Handler – Officer Wright Retired Riley County K9 Dino dies The Riley County Police Department today announced the death of retired K9 Dino. Dino experienced deteriorating health issues due to his age. Riley County Police announced Dino’s retirement in December, 2014 after a career of 11 years serving the Manhattan and Riley County community. He spent his …