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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 …

Handler – Officer DeSantis Creedmoor Police Department loses K9 Creedmoor Police Department loses its first K9 officer, Dex, according to a press release.Dex, a 19-month-old German Shepard joined CPD in August of this year. He was set to graduate from this training at the end of September.“The loss of Dex is devastating to our entire department, especially his handler Officer …

Died 8/23/24 Handler – Lt. Brian Walker Deputies mourn death after McDowell County, North Carolina K9 unit dies from medical emergency The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina announced one of their K9 units died after a medical emergency.On the morning of Friday, Aug. 23, K9 unit member Loki died after an overnight medical emergency.Please keep our staff, and …

Handler – Officer K. Randolph Wilson police mourn the loss of K9 Argo The Wilson Police Department says it is mourning the loss of one of its K9 officers.In a Facebook post Friday, the department wrote, “With a heavy heart, the Wilson Police Department would like to announce K9 Argo has passed away. Please pray for Officer K. Randolph, his …

Died – 7/30/24 Handler – Sgt. Asmussen Apex police K-9 officer Zeus dies after battle with illness The Apex Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. The department announced the passing of the K-9 named Zeus on Wednesday.“It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Apex police K-9 Zeus,” Apex …