Died – 2/15/23 Handler – Officer James Muhlbauer Officer James Muhlbauer of the Kansas City Police Department was killed in a car accident along with his K9 Champ on 2/15/23 while on duty after a vehicle crashed into the K9 handler’s patrol unit. The accident happened at approximately 10:15 p.m. near the area of Benton Blvd. and Truman Road. A …
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Died 2/10/23 Handler – Cpl. Chris Fanning K-9 officer Tzar euthanized The Overland Police Department said goodbye to one of its K-9 officers. K-9 officer Tzar has worked with Cpl. Chris Fanning for seven years at the Overland Police Department. According to the department, Tzar was diagnosed with chronic pancreatic issues and underwent treatment over the past year. Unfortunately, his …
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Died – 2/1/23 Handler – Officer Paul Gash JCPD announces passing of K-9 Drax: “He will be sorely missed” The Jefferson City Police Department was saddened to announce the passing of officer K-9 Drax Wednesday. It comes after a nearly two-month long battle with an unknown illness, the department said.”Drax fought as hard during this illness as he always had …
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Died – 1/31/23 Handler – Officer Ray Hussmann, K9 King euthanized to end suffering from bad infection Police departments gathered in University City Tuesday to show support for a fellow comrade.They honored the K-9, King, who served the University City Police Department for the last four years. King put paws to patrol, tracking wanted suspects and missing persons and finding …
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Died – 1/6/23 Handler – Deputy Toby Luce Last Ride for retired K9 “Hondo” Friday morning, January 6, 2023, was the Last Ride for retired Lamar Police Dept/Barton County K9 “Hondo”. K9 Hondo had served the Lamar Police Dept with Deputy Toby Luce, now a Barton County Deputy, from 2012 to 2021. Upon Hondo’s retirement in June 2021 he remained …
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Died – 10/28/22 Handler – Police Chief Nathan Lewis. The Merriam Woods Police Department announced the death of their K9 officer. K9 Zoey, 10, died around 2:25 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, according to her handler and Merriam Woods Police Chief Nathan Lewis.Lewis said Zoey suffered renal failure at the start of 2022 and was not expected to survive by …
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Died – 9/12/22 Handler – Officer Paul Bunch The canine that served here for eight and a half years was remembered for being “fierce” and full of energy but also a loyal partner that was like a child to his former handler. Former Madison PD K9 handler Paul Bunch was brought to tears when he had to put his long-time …
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Died 8/25/22 Handler – Dep. Joe Houdyshell K9 Copper passes away; Jasper County Bloodhound Team is now a memory “It is with a heavy heart that the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of one our retired canines,” starts a media release on Thursday afternoon. K9 Cooper has died. He was part of the successful ‘Bloodhound Team’ with his …
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Died – 7/26/22 Handler – Deputy James Craigmyle Greene County deputies, family and friends gathered to honor the life of beloved Greene County K-9 Lor as Lor was laid to rest Friday. A Facebook post from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office said the service took place at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens in Springfield. Lor retired in 2019. After his retirement, Lor …
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Died – 5/15/22 Handler- Officer Bobby Brown Joplin Police mourn loss of retired K9 Pax The Joplin Police Department is sad to announce the unexpected passing of retired JPD K9 Pax Sunday morning. Pax retired from the Joplin Police Department on January 17th, 2021 after racking up a very successful career at JPD. During his time working the streets and …
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