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Died – 5/16/22 Newton Co. police dog, Colt, killed by vehicle A police dog with the Newton County Sheriff’s Department has died after being hit by a vehicle. Colt went missing Monday, with the Newton County Sheriff’s Department sharing several posts on their Facebook asking for the community’s help in finding him. Tuesday morning, they announced that Colt was found …

Died 4/9/21 The Southaven Police Department is sad to announce the passing of Rex, a 10 year old Belgian Malinois, passed away on today’s date, April 9th, 2021, in the company of both former K-9 handlers and loved ones. Rex retired from the Southaven Police Department in January of 2020 after serving the Southaven Police Department for 8 years. After …

Died 2/28/21 The Southaven Police Department is sad to announce the passing of Wessel, a 13-year-old Belgian Malinois, passed away on February 28th, 2021, in the company of his former K-9 handler and family. Wessel retired from the Southaven Police Department in October of 2016 after serving the Southaven Police Department for 9 years. After retirement, Wessel spent the remainder …

Died 8/31/20 Handler – Det. Hamilton Today, devastation hit the Richland Police Department, the community, and Det. Hamilton’s family. K-9 Rico has been battling several medical problems and succumbed to them early this morning. K-9 Rico faithfully served the citizens of Richland, Mississippi for over six years. More information regarding K-9’s Rico service will follow.

Died 1/2/20 Handler – Deputy Casey Henderson K9 Ava served with the Webster County Sheriff’s Office and was laid to rest after battling serious health issues. Our thoughts and prayers go out to K9 Ava’s partner, Deputy Casey Henderson, fellow officers and family. Thank you K9 Ava for your service. Run free warrior girl – you have earned your wings. …

Died 9/3/19 Vicksburg police dog left in patrol unit dies after vehicle shuts off A Vicksburg police K-9 died after a patrol unit he was in malfunctioned and shut off, authorities said. K-9 Thor, an 8-year-old German shepherd, was found about 4:15 p.m. Tuesday inside the vehicle and in distress, Chief Milton Moore said in a news release. The unit …

City bids farewell to long-serving police dog who died of cancer after decade of serving and protecting Longtime Natchez police dog Arko died last month at approximately 14 years of age after a long battle with cancer and other ailments associated with old age, said Natchez Police Chief Walter Armstrong. “We knew his days were numbered because of his age,” …

Died – 7/9/19 Handler – Officer Rick McLendon K9 Rocky says goodbye before his last patrol Richland police K9 Rocky is spending time with friends, family and the community before his final patrol. The 17-year-old Beligian Malinois will be put to rest Tuesday evening after battling an ongoing illness, police officials said.“K9 Rocky will be known as one of the …

Died – 10/18/18 Handler – Officer Delaney Waltman Moss Point PD announces death of K-9 officer Cora The Moss Point Police Department announced the death of a beloved member this week. Cora, a 10-year-old Belgian Malinois K-9 officer, died Oct. 18 from natural causes. Cora joined the department in October 2011 and was used for narcotics detection, tracking suspect apprehension …

Died – 7/19/18 Handler – Deputy Lafayette Martin Mississippi K-9 officer dies of heat stroke inside deputy car A Hinds County K-9 officer named Dex died of a heat stroke inside a deputy car. The dog belonged to Hinds County Deputy Lafayette Martin. Martin left the K9 in his running vehicle for about an hour while he went inside a …