K-9 Rex euthanized during biting incident The Georgetown Police Department announced that police K-9 Rex was euthanized following the incident on Aug. 1.GPD said in a release that Rex had bitten a family member of his handler. Authorities were dispatched to remove Rex from the premises when Rex became aggressive and bit one of the handlers. Officials said that Rex’s …
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Handler – Deputy Brad Ross K-9 Deputy Nala of the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office passes The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is sharing some sad news about one of its K9s. According to an announcement Thursday from HCSO, K9 Nala has passed away.Nala was a 10-year-old German Shepherd, and passed away from a sudden medical emergency. She had been serving the …
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Died – 3/9/24 Handler – Deputy Carson Gentry K9 Macho euthanized because of aggressive cancer There were some “not so dry eyes and scratchy throats” Saturday as officers and dogs from several Central Kentucky law enforcement agencies said their final goodbyes to K9 Unit Macho, which was working with the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office.Lt. Daniel Schlernitzauer said Macho was diagnosed …
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Died – 1/18/24 Kentucky K-9 dies after kennel fire A Kentucky sheriff’s office is mourning the loss of a K-9.The Casey County Sheriff’s Office says a fire broke out Thursday at an outdoor kennel at the deputy’s home on Highway 49.We’re told K-9 Kados was the only dog being kept in that kennel. They were able to get Kados out …
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Handlers – Sgt. Steven Wilburn and Patrolman Jordan Miller EKY police department mourning the loss of longtime K9 Members of one Eastern Kentucky police department are saying goodbye to one of their own. In a post on the Louisa Police Department’s Facebook page, officials announced the death of retired K9 Kenya. Kenya served the office from 2015 until 2022 when …
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Handler – Officer T. McCoy Kilo, you will be missed’: Central City Police K-9 dies The Central City Police Department (CCPD) announced the passing of K9 Kilo.Police say Kilo was loved by his family, his department and his community. CCPD officers say their thoughts and prayers are with K9 Officer T. McCoy and his family.A spokesperson for CCPD posted, “We …
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Handler – Lt. Chad Girdler Erlanger Police mourn the loss of a retired K9 officer The Erlanger Police Department is saddened to announce the passing of one of its officers. Canine Sgt. Asco served residents in Erlanger for 7 years from 2013 to 2020 with his handler Retired Lt. Chad Girdler.He was responsible for 157 arrests and was awarded the …
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Handler – Captain Nick Bingham Retired police dog dies following battle with health issues One Floyd County police department is mourning the loss of one of its officers.In a Facebook post, officials with the Prestonsburg Police Department announced the death of K-9 Davis on Thursday. Davis was the last surviving K-9 in retirement from the department. He had lived out …
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Died 7/13/23 Handlers – Sgt. Evan Timmons and Sgt. Anna Wicker.Officials Murray police announce passing of K9 officer Tiko The Murray Police Department announced the passing of their K9 Tiko, on Thursday.Tiko, a 14-year-old Belgian Malinois, passed away Thursday morning surrounded by friends and family.Tiko served the police department for ten years as a narcotics detection and apprehension dog, and …
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Handler – Officer Childress MPD loses K9 The Madisonville Police Department lost one of its own last week with the unexpected passing of K9 Officer Narco, one of two K9 units utilized by the department. K9 Narco was a beloved officer at the Madisonville Police Department, MPD said in a release. K9 Narco was a true hero, always ready to …
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