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Died 6/15/22 Handler – Detective Watson Maggie, a retired Winston-Salem Police Department K-9, died at the age of 8 on Wednesday.The German Sheppard began working with Winston-Salem police in April 2015, partnering with Detective Watson.During Maggie’s six years of service to the City of Winston-Salem, she was personally responsible for seizing over $15 million worth of drugs, money and weapons.The …

Raleigh police department ‘mourning’ the loss of beloved K-9 Bronco A Raleigh K-9 officer died after serving with the department for eight years. Bronco was a valuable narcotics detection officer that led multiple drug arrests, according to a Facebook post on the Raleigh Police Department’s page. During his service, he seized 13 pounds of cocaine. “Bronco’s service to our community …

Died – 5/2/22 K9 Ronnie dies after 3 years with High Point Police Department The High Point Police Department is mourning the loss of beloved K9 Ronnie. On Monday, officers posted on social media asking everyone to keep his handler and the K9 Unit in their thoughts and prayers. Ronnie passed away while under anesthesia to have a tooth pulled …

Handler – Sergeant Dawes Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office announces passing of K9 Luk The Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office says one of its K9s has passed away. The sheriff’s office says K9 Luk passed away from natural causes at his home. Luk joined the department in 2013 at the age of one year, one month old. He was born in the …

dIED 4/10/22 A Franklin County Sheriff’s Office K-9 was shot and died after a man who stole a vehicle in Granville County Saturday got into a shootout with deputies while hiding under a house Sunday, authorities said. The man was eventually caught and is being held on a $1 million bond while facing several charges, according to a news release …

K9 Handler – Detective Tim McLaughlin GPD says final goodbye to retired K-9 officer assigned to drug task force The Greenville Police Department has said a final goodbye to a retired member of the department. Retired K-9 Bono Jr. was assigned to the Greenville Regional Drug Task Force from 2010-2019. Officials said his handler, retired Detective Tim McLaughlin was a …

Died – 3/11/22 Handler – Cpl. Roger Lafferty A recently retired Durham Police Department K9 has died. His death comes almost a year after a line-of-duty shooting. The department announced K9 Daro was recently diagnosed with cancer and began undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Earlier this month, the department said Daro’s partner, Cpl. Roger Lafferty, reported he was “doing well and was …

Died – 2/3/22 Handler – Detective Caleb Stiles  Sheriff K-9 dies after being hit by a vehicle A Police dog in Murphy, NC has died after being run over by a vehicle. K-9 Deputy Bane was hit by the vehicle on Thursday. The Sheriff’s Office says Bane died moments after the incident. They posted this tribute on their Facebook page. …

Died 1/29/22 Handler – Officer Sheldon ( Deceased ) Retired K9 of fallen Mooresville Police officer Jordan Sheldon dies nearly 3 years after his death It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of Officer Sheldon’s retired K9 Loki. Loki passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 29th, 2022. Loki was born December 26th, 2010 and …

Died 12/30/21 Former Kinston K-9 officer Karr passes away The Kinston Police Department announced that one of its K-9 officers, Karr, died Thursday. Officials said Karr began with the department in 2008 and served until 2014.Karr is credited with more than 300 controlled substance searches, more than 100 tracks and 11 apprehensions in his career.