Tag Archives: NC

Died 10/12/22 Handler – Lt. Mike Trevathan K9 Titan has passed away A police department in the East has announced the passing of one of its K9s.The Tarboro Police Department says K9 Titan unexpectedly passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday. Titan was assigned to Lt. Mike Trevathan, the department’s K9 instructor and supervisor.“As any experienced handler can attest …

Died – 10/9/22 Handler – Deputy Kevin Dean ‘Beloved’ North Carolina K-9 officer dies just weeks after finding missing woman with cognitive disorder A central North Carolina deputy K-9 who recently helped find a missing elderly female has died, the Moore County Sheriff’s Office said.K-9 Roki, who was “beloved” by the department, died Sunday after a brief, but serious illness, …

Handler – Officer Myers Reidsville Police Department loses K9 after short illness Reidsville Police Department announced the passing of their K9 Morgan after a sudden, short illness.Morgan served the department for over four years. She was trained in narcotics detection, tracking and apprehension but also enjoyed performing demonstrations for children at local schools and being the center of attention. “Morgan …

New Bern K-9 officer dies after weekend seizure Members of one Eastern Carolina police department are mourning the sudden loss of one of their K-9 officers. Loki, a Dutch Shepherd, served with the New Bern Police Department for the past 7-1/2 years.The 9-year-old suffered a seizure stemming from undiagnosed cancer on Sunday and passed away. During his career, the department …

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 …