Tag Archives: ME

K9 Tundra – Maine

Died -3/23/20 Handler – Game Warden Jeremy Judd Retired Game Warden K9 Tundra Passes It is with great sadness that we write to you regarding the passing of retired Game Warden K9 Tundra. Beginning in 2009 and retiring last year with 10 amazing years of service, “Tunny” located 22 people during her career. Her handler, Game Warden Jeremy Judd, first …

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K9 Bosco – Androscoggin County, Maine

Died – 2/25/20 Handler – Sgt Guay K9 Bosco was rushed to the emergency vet after experiencing some medical issues and unexpectedly passed away. K9 Bosco has been assigned to his handler Sgt Jon Guay since 2010 and has been a tremendous asset to his agency and the citizens of Androscoggin County. K9 Bosco was a active duty member of …

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K9 Emma – Kittery, Maine

Died 10/22/19 Handler – Officer Jay Durgin Kittery’s popular K9 Emma has died A German shepherd that sniffed for narcotics, delighted seniors and comforted school children, police K-9 Emma died Tuesday at age 15, said Emma’s police partner, officer Jay Durgin. A third-generation Kittery resident, raising a family in the house he grew up in, Durgin serves as the town’s …

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K9 Blaze – Portland, Maine

Died – 9/7/19 Handler – Christian, Stickney CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of Officer Christian Stickney K9 partner Blaze who was with the Portland Police Department in Maine. K9 Blaze was certified in Patrol and Narcotics. Both have been CPWDA Lifetime members joining on 10/5/17. CPWDA sends their condolences to the Stickney family, Portland Police Department and friends. …

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K9 Neva – Waldo, Maine

Died – 3/25/19 Handler – Officer Merl Reed Waldo County Sheriff’s first-ever K-9 dies The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office announced March 25 the loss of “one of their own,” beloved chocolate Labrador retriever Neva. Neva served as the department’s drug detection dog following her graduation from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in 2006 until her retirement in 2014. Neva was …

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K9 Brix – Sagadahoc County, Maine

Died – 12/7/18 Handler – Cpl. Ian Alexander Law enforcement gives Sagadahoc Sheriff’s K-9 Brix a final salute Retired Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s K-9 Brix wanted to work right until the very end. When the sirens turned on for his official escort on Friday morning, Brix started barking, ready for whatever was next, Cpl. Ian Alexander said. Brix was greeted by …

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K9 Inka – Auburn, Maine

Died 9/13/18 Handler – Cpl. Scott Corey Inka, one of Auburn’s first K-9s, dies Inka, the retired police dog has died. The Auburn Police Department announced her passing Thursday afternoon. She was 12 years old. “Inka’s heart showed in everything she did,” the post read. “She would allow the smallest child to pet her and kiss her; but she knew …

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K9 Pivot – Maine State Police

Died 12/19/17 Handler – Det. Abbe Chabot Maine State Police Mourn Loss Of Police Dog Maine State Police are mourning the loss of a veteran police dog. State police announced Tuesday night in an Instagram post that K-9 Pivot had been euthanized. Authorities say the police dog had suffered from a “debilitating illness.” Pivot began working with state police in …

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K9 Gunther – Old Orchard Beach, Maine

Died – 10/16/17 Handler – Officer Christopher St. Pierre Cops, town officials mourn loss of decorated police dog It is with great sadness to announce K-9 Gunther was laid to rest last evening due to a sudden medical issue. K-9 police dog, who served in Old Orchard Beach for nearly 10 years, has died. Gunther the K-9 assisted in incidents …

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K9 Sabre – South Portland, Maine

Died – 5/14/17 Handler – Officer Kevin Webster South Portland police mourn loss of K-9 officer The South Portland Police Department is mourning the unexpected loss of a K-9 officer. “Sabre” was rushed to an emergency vet Sunday while off duty, and they had to put him down. He had been with the department since 2011, and had a number …

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