Tag Archives: KY

Died – 3/9/22 Handler – Officer Jeff Schank A police K-9 was killed during an investigation involving multiple agencies Wednesday night in Lebanon Junction. It’s unclear what time or where in Lebanon Junction the incident happened, but Lt. Col. Jason Paulley, Shepherdsville assistant chief of police, confirmed the investigation in a statement late Wednesday. Chief Rick McCubbin said in the …

Died 2/28/22 A dedicated Irvine police k9 was laid to rest after many years of service and a year of retirement. K-9 Sgt. Fritz, was humanely euthanized on Monday Feb 28th, at Mountainview Animal Clinic in Ravenna KY, with his home family and Mayor James Gross present. Sgt. Fritz served the community as The Irvine Police Departments drug and tracking …

Handler – Sergeant Kyle Stone  HPO mourning sudden loss of retired K9 The Henderson Police Department is mourning the sudden loss of a retired K9. Exo was put down this week after veterinarians found multiple tumors on his liver. Sergeant Kyle Stone says the friendship they had will last forever. “We definitely made each other better and that is why …

Died  – 10/24/21 Handler – Deputy Jerry Hardin  Nelson County Sheriff’s Office mourns K9 officer’s death Officials with the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office announced one of their K9 officers has died. The sheriff’s office said Nelson County K9 Officer Willie died on Sunday. K9 Willie had retired from office and had partnered with K9 Deputy Jerry Hardin. “The bond between …

Handler – Officer Brandon Hollingsworth  Pineville Police K-9 Link dies in training exercise Pineville Police Department officers were disheartened to announce that a memorial service was held for K-9 officer, Link. A memorial service was held for Link at the Arnett & Steel Funeral home on Monday. He died during a training exercise with his handler Officer Brandon Hollingsworth. Link …

Handler – Capt. Nathan Antonites  Paducah Police Department mourns death of former law enforcement dog  The Paducah Police Department on Monday announced the death of one of its retired K-9s, Junior. The police department says the former law enforcement animal died Monday morning. Junior served with his handler, Capt. Nathan Antonites from March 2012 until his retirement in June of …

Died – 5/13/21 Handler – Officer John Murray Northern Kentucky University police department mourns loss of K9 officer, Axel The Northern Kentucky University Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K9 officers. The police department posted to Twitter, sharing that K9 officer Arrit died on Thursday. Arrit served the NKU community and Greater Cincinnati region since 2013. …

Died 2/22/21 Handler – Specialist Richardson Sad to report that retired K9 Coen passed away yesterday. Coen retired several years ago and has spent the past few years living the good life at home with his handler, Specialist Richardson. During Coen’s many years at the PD he kept us, and much of the NKY community safe. Rest easy buddy. We …

Died – 1/29/31 Handler – Specialist Michael V. Lusardi Retired Covington Police K9 Ernie dies of cancer The Covington Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after retired K9 officer Ernie died of cancer on Friday. Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders posted the news on Facebook. Ernie retired from the force in October 2020 and …

Died – 12/5/20 Handler – Sgt. Shawn Craven The Paducah Police Department announced that retired K-9 Huub passed away at his handler’s home on Saturday evening, December 5. Huub joined the Paducah Police force in 2013 and retired in April 2020. His handler was Sgt. Shawn Craven. According to the police department, K-9 Huub had a productive crime fighting career. …