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Handler – Lt. Scott Braun SHERIFF’S OFFICE K-9 GUNNER DIES It is with a heavy heart that Sheriff Tim Donnellon reports the death of St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Gunner. Gunner was 9 ½ years old and died recently from cancer. He worked 8 years as an accelerant detection K-9 with his handler, Lt. Scott Braun. Gunner came to …

Died – 6/26/18 A Detroit Police K-9 dog handler is under investigation after the dog died in a hot SUV earlier this summer. It was a series of failures that led to the death of Vito, a drug sniffing tracking K-9, according to police. “It is very tragic and the officer feels terrible about this,” said Cmdr. Darin Szilagy, who …

Handler – Deputy Jamie Ottinger Michigan Sheriff’s K-9 Remembered as Loyal, Brave Public Servant Law enforcement officials are mourning the loss of one of their own following the death of Muskegon County Sheriff K-9 Deputy Rex. Rex, a German shepherd and “trusted partner,” died over the weekend after being diagnosed with blood cancer, the office of Sheriff Michael Poulin announced …

Died – 6/20/18 Handler – Officer Ryan Lubben Michigan community mourning unexpected loss of beloved K-9, Lux Robert Marchand often said K-9 Lux was the best member of his police department to work with. “He never called in sick. He never complained about long hours and he didn’t care if it was raining or snowing,” the Sault Tribe Chief of …

Died – 5/11/18 Handler – Deputy VanderPloeg Retired Allegan County K9 passes away A West Michigan sheriff’s department is mourning the loss of one of its own after one of its retired K9’s passed away. Retired Officer Talon passed away after serving 8 years on the department. Talon was just 10 years old. Talon was partnered with Deputy VanderPloeg for …

Died – 11/17/17 Antrim County K9 killed in crash A newly hired Antrim County police dog was killed in a vehicle crash just a few weeks after his duties began. Ori, a 16-month-old German shepherd, was killed last Friday during a Kalkaska County training exercise. His handler was practicing off-lead obedience with the dog when Ori was struck by a …

Died – 10/21/17 Handler – Detective Sgt. Nathan Smith. Sanilac County police dog dies Adam served the Sanilac County Sheriff Department for eight years. He died Saturday. A German shepherd that served the Sanilac County Sheriff Department for eight years has died. “We are grateful for Adam’s dedicated service to Sanilac County and he will be sadly missed,” Sheriff Garry …

Died – 8/17/17 Handler – Sgt. Steve Armstrong Retired Washtenaw County police dog dies after nine years of service A retired Washtenaw County Sheriff service dog died Thursday, Aug, 17 after nearly a decade of service to the county. Bary, a German shepherd, worked with now-retired Sgt. Steve Armstrong for nine years as a general police dog and helped police …

Handler – Lt. Glenn Artress Retired Kalkaska Police K9 passes away A retired Kalkaska Police K9 has passed away. K9 Regin died just shy of his 12th birthday. Regin’s handler, Lt. Glenn Artress, says Regin’s body unfortunately could not keep up with his sound mind he still had. “It was amazing how he knew when that phone call came in …

Died 7/26/17 Handler – Lance Cpl. Jeffrey DeYoung Community turns out for U.S. Marine veteran dog’s last ride More than 100 people, 30 Jeeps and about 35 American flags gathered in honor of a four-legged Marine veteran on Wednesday, July 26. The event at the USS LST 393 Museum was a final send off for Cena, a 10-year-old black lab …