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Handler – Captain Nick Jimenez Retired Joplin Police K9 Gunner passes away Joplin Police announce the passing of K9 Gunner. They posted the following to social media: “We are sad to announce that K9 Gunner has crossed the rainbow bridge. K9 Gunner was born in 2006 and joined our agency in January 2008. Gunner was from Holland and was a …

Died – 10/29/19 Arnold Police Department mourns loss of K9 The Arnold Police Department is mourning the loss of their beloved K9 Yano. On Oct. 29, Yano died, the department announced. A spokesperson said for several years, Yano helped his human partner patrol the City of Arnold with immense dedication and devotion. He was always ready to help his fellow …

Handler – Officer Connor Sedalia police says one of its K9s has died The Sedalia Police Department has announced that recently one of the department’s police K9s, Gallo, passed away due to a serious medical issue. SPD says in a post, “our hearts go out to Officer Connor, who has been Gallo’s handler for Gallo’s entire career. At the SPD, …

Handler – officer Schmidt St. Charles County Police Department K9 dies after battle with cancer The St. Charles County Police Department is mourning the loss of their K9 officer Baki. He died after a recent cancer diagnosis. He was 7 years old. St. Charles County police said Baki was born in the Netherlands and served with them for 5 years …

Died – 6/30/19 Handler – Officer Thomas Forkum Dexter Police K-9 dies from infection The Dexter Police are mourning the loss of one of their own following the death of police canine Bard. Bard underwent surgery on June 27 to remove a piece of metal from his paw. The surgery went well, according to a statement by the department, and …

Handler – Officer Rahn The Cape Girardeau Police Department is mourning the death of a former K9. Reno served with the police department from 2009 to 2017. He was a German Shepherd trained in tracking, suspect apprehension, and narcotic detection. After retirement, he lived with his handler, Ptlm. Rahn’. The police department said, Reno was instrumental in locating a significant …

Died – 2/14/19 Handler – Sgt. James Simonpietri Final call for Woodson Terrace K9 It’s with extreme sadness that I share with you the passing of Woodson Terrace Police Department K-9, Bart. Bart was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer on Tuesday, February 12th, 2019. Bart was a great partner to his handler, Sgt. James Simonpietri, and a …

Died -2/12/19 Handler – Officer John Wilson Maryland Heights retired K9 officer passes away The Maryland Heights Police Department said goodbye to one of its own on Tuesday. Retired K9 Officer Ronja passed away at the age of 13. She served the department with her handler, Officer John Wilson, for 10 years. She retired in March of 2016.

Died 11/26/18 Greene County Deputies Say Goodbye to County’s First K9 Greene County’s first k-9 was laid to rest on Thursday. Deputies said goodbye to Dar Thursday afternoon. James Inlow, the former deputy who picked up Dar from the airport years ago, and trained him, had some words of encouragement to new dog handlers with the sheriff’s department. “And to …

Died – 11/9/18 Handler – Corporal Tyler Edwards Sheriff’s Office: Clay County K-9 deputy passes away The Clay County Sheriff’s office is mourning the loss of a K-9 deputy who died Friday morning. According to a social post from the sheriff’s office, K-9 Ocho died from natural causes after serving the sheriff’s office for four and a half years with …