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Died 10/26/24 Handler – Cpl. Jeremy Lathroum Hardworking Havre De Grace Police K9 Ikar Dies Police K9 Ikar, who served Havre de Grace and surrounding communities for eight years, has died.K9 Ikar was a fixture in the community, participating in numerous demonstrations at police events and was always eager to receive affection from people. K9 Ikar’s partner was Cpl. Jeremy …

Handler – MPO Wade Milyard Frederick Police Department Announces Passing of K9 Gino The Frederick Police Department has announced the passing of K9 Gino, a dedicated service dog who had been with the department since 2016. Gino started working with his handler, MPO Wade Milyard, in March 2019.During his tenure, Gino was integral to numerous operations, playing a significant role …

Handler – Deputy Buttrey Sheriff’s Office Mourns The Unexpected Loss of K9 Rey The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office K9 section is mourning the loss of K9 Rey. K9 Rey was the current partner to Deputy Buttrey. K9 Rey passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly over the weekend.Per the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, “K9 Rey was a 9‐year‐old Belgian Malinois and served …

Handler – Officer Black Handler – Lt. Muzzatti Rest easy, good boy’: Takoma Park K-9 officer passes away In a post on Thursday morning, officials said that a Takoma Park K-9 officer passed away.The Takoma Park Police Department said that 12-year-old K-9 Kota had passed away. He served the community from 2015 until 2021, during which time he had two …

Handler – Corporal Bireley Berlin Police Department announces death of retired police K-9 Luke: A look at his career The Berlin Police Department has announced the recent passing of retired K-9 Luke. The police dog, who had a fruitful career, faithfully served the small town of Berlin, Maryland, and surrounding communities from 2012-2023. K-9 Luke was the partner of Retired …

Handler – Sergeant Peters K-9 Budo, was enjoying retirement when he passed away. K-9 Budo joined the PGPD in 2012 and served with his partner Sgt. Peters. He was almost 13 years old when he died. K-9 Budo assisted with the apprehension of criminals and recovering evidence while assuring citizens in the county were safe. In the Facebook posts, the …

K-9 Stony was enjoying retirement when he passed away.K-9 Stony joined the force in 2013 and served with his partner Cpl. McKinnis, who was with the Special Operations Division Canine Section. He was 12 years old.The department said during their time with the team, K-9 Stony assisted with the apprehension of criminals and recovering evidence while assuring citizens in the …

Died – 6/6/24 Handler – Sgt. April Sharpeta Maryland Officials Mourn the Loss of Beloved NRP K-9 Badger On June 6, the Maryland Natural Resources Police bid farewell to K9 Badger, a distinguished member of their team known for his spirited “Honey Badger” personality. Partnered with Sgt. April Sharpeta, K9 Badger served the force with distinction since joining in 2013, …

Died 6/13/24 Handler – Lt. S. Casey Baltimore County Police Department announces passing of retired K9 Rock K9 Rock faithfully served the department and the residents of Baltimore County from 2013 to 2018, when he retired.Rock was dual certified in patrol and narcotics detection.He passed peacefully with his handler Lt. S. Casey and other family members by his side.

Died 3/12/24 Handler – Sgt. S. Roesler Baltimore County Police Department announces passing of retired K9 Chuck The Baltimore County Police Department has announced the loss of one of its retired K9 members.K9 Chuck faithfully served the department and the residents of Baltimore County from 2013 to 2018.Chuck passed away on March 12, 2024.“Our thoughts and prayers are with his …