Tag Archives: KY

Died – 3/31/19 Handler – Officer Chris Watkins K-9 Raizi passes away The Owensboro Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Raizi, who succumbed to work related injuries on March 31st, 2019. K-9 Raizi served the residents of Owensboro for nearly 10 years on patrol and was integral in helping to keep our streets safe. K-9 Raizi and his …

Nicholasville Police K9 Dies Of Sudden Illness The Nicholasville Police Department says that their K9 Benton has died. Benton succumbed to a sudden illness. Benton was named after a former Nicholasville Police officer, Brett Benton, who was killed in Afganistan. They describe the K9 as a model employee.

1st Handler – Officer Megan Ramos 2nd Handler – Officer Chris Bland. Former LMPD, EPD K9 officer dies Elizabethtown Police and Louisville Metro Police are mourning after losing of one of their own. Officer Niko served with LMPD K-9 Officer Megan Ramos-Merrick as her first partner between 2007 and 2012. and then with Officer Chris Bland.

Died 6/8/18 Handler – Officer Steve Croft New McCracken County K9 continues legacy of K9 that passed away A retired K9 that served with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Department for eight years has passed away. But his legacy lives on through the work of the department’s newest K9. Pepo died from kidney failure on Friday, said his handler, Steve Croft. …

Warren County Sheriff’s K-9 death being investigated The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of one of their police dogs, Kane. The dog was found unresponsive by his handler at home. He was rushed to his veterinarian for emergency medical care. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead. The body has been sent for …

Died – 4/8/18 Handler – Deputy Rusty Rosencrance 3rd Kentucky police dog dies in accident since December Another Kentucky police dog has died, at least the third lost in accidents in law enforcement since December. The Christian County Sheriff’s Office is the latest to suffer the loss of a K9. Dzek, a Belgian Malinois, was hit by a vehicle early …

Died – 3/28/18 Handler – Officer Jason Perry K9 Officer Killed In Tragic Accident The Mount Sterling Police Department lost a member of their force Wednesday morning. Police say K9 Dexter was killed in a tragic accident as he was preparing for duty. Police chief David Charles says the dog ran into the road before a vehicle hit him. Dexter …

Died – 12/6/17 Handler – Lt. McPherson Retired University of Kentucky Police K-9 Gus Passes Away The end-of-watch has been announced for a beloved member of the UK Police Department. K-9 Gus, the department’s first narcotic detection dog, passed away Wednesday. According to a post from the department, the four-legged hero enjoyed eating donuts and barking loudly. We offer our …

Died – 12/3/17 Handler – Deputy James Taulbee K-9 OFFICER DIES DURING SEARCH A Kentucky sheriff’s office says a police dog has been killed in the line of duty. The Bell County Sheriff’s Department said K-9 Officer James Taulbee and his K-9 partner, Kane, were assisting another agency on a search Sunday when Kane was “killed in the line of …

Died 11/23/17 Retired Marshall County K-9 dies Lacey, a retired K-9 that served for the Marshall County, Kentucky Sheriff’s Office, has died. The sheriff’s department made the announcement. Lacey died on Thanksgiving morning. “She helped to seize numerous pounds of illegal drugs from our streets and communities. She was a valuable asset to the drug unit and the Marshall County …