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Died 3/21/25 Handler – Brian Seaman Beloved retired Union County K9 Santos dies, leaving a legacy of service With heavy hearts the Union County Sheriff’s Office shared the loss of retired K9 Santos on social media, who passed away on Friday, March 21.Santos, a full-blooded Black and Silver Male Malinois, served with honor and dedication for over a decade, becoming …

Handler – Officer Christian Brady ‘Loyal and dedicated partner’: Goldsboro police mourns death of K-9 officer Police in Goldsboro are mourning the loss of one of their own this week.In a message to the community on Thursday, the police department announced that K-9 Lark recently died.“The Goldsboro Police Department is saddened to announce the passing of K-9 Lark, a loyal …

Handler – Corporal Lee Stanley Pineville K9 passes after 3 years of ‘distinguished’ service It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved K9, Gator, who was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. Gator was born in Hungary on May 28, 2019, and in January 2022, he joined our department alongside his partner, Corporal Lee Stanley.Throughout his …

Died 2/21/25 Handler – Deputy Tiffany Walston-Woodhouse Currituck County Sherriff’s Office K-9, Kadjar, died The Currituck County Sheriff’s Office said goodbye to one of their police K-9s, Kadjar.Kadjar was born in Poland in 2017 and was a certified U.S. police canine, a release states. During his time of service, he was partnered with Deputy Tiffany Walston-Woodhouse and helped keep the …

Handler – Sergeant Petersen Surf City Police Department retired K9 Kayda passes away A K9 with the Surf City Police Department has passed away.K9 Kayda served the department since her graduation from Ventosa Kennels in October 2012. Kayda served the department until 2020 when she retired. During Kayda’s career, she recovered approximately $50,000 in property and cash and $75,000 in …

Died – 1/26/25 Handler – Master Officer J.T. Morton Lumberton Police K9 passes away unexpectedly from cancer The Lumberton Police Department is deeply saddened by the loss of one of the beloved K9 officers, Reko.Reko passed away unexpectedly after a sudden battle with aggressive cancer, according to Lumberton officials.Police ask that you keep Reko’s handler, Master Officer J.T. Morton, in …

Handler – Officer Kimrey Retired Carrboro police K-9 officer dies following cancer diagnosis The Carrboro Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own this week.Police announced Friday the death of former K-9 officer Turbo after recently being diagnosed with cancer.“It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of K9 Turbo today,” the …

Handler – Master Deputy M. Hook New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of K9 Oscar The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO) announced the passing of one of their K9 members.“K9 Oscar, a dedicated and loyal member of our team, who was laid to rest last week,” the sheriff’s office said.K9 Oscar began serving in 2016 and worked …

Handler – Officer Bobby Parker Greenville police mourn loss of K9 Nitro to cancer K9 Nitro was an explosive detection dog for the department. It was said that Nitro had an exceptional temperament and was very loving and happy. Nitro had a tireless work ethic and served alongside Officer Bobby Parker. Nitro served for eleven years where he made sure …

Died – 10/16/24 Handler – Corporal Hutchens K-9 officer killed during suspect chase in Mount Airy A K-9 officer is dead after a chase Wednesday in Mount Airy involving a suspect on the run for a fatal double shooting the day before in Cumberland County.According to the Mount Airy Police Department, K-9 Draco was shot and killed while officers were …