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Handler – Sgt Elliot Carvell It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Retired BCSD K-9 Dex. Dex was BCSD’s first K-9 since resuming a K-9 program after many years. Dex joined his partner Sgt Elliot Carvell in 2016 and served the citizens of Burleigh County until he was was medically retired March 23, 2020. Dex …

BCI K9 Hex dead after two months on the job The Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s newest K9 officer Hex is dead after just two months on the job. A BCI spokesperson says on Jan. 22, a veterinarian found heart problems, including a cancerous growth in a ventricle, in the two-year-old yellow lab. The vet said the dog wasn’t in pain, …

Died 8/29/19 Handler – Chief Byrne Belfied Police K9 passed away The Belfield Police Department announced on Facebook the passing of their K9 officer Zeus. A lump was found on Zeus’ neck which was believed to be an upper respiratory infection but after two weeks of antibiotics, the lump had grown. After an aspirate of the lump was taken, it …

Died – 6/18/19 Handler – Trooper Clark EOW for Highway Patrol K-9 Barry The North Dakota Highway Patrol is sad to announce the End of Watch for one of their K-9’s. According to their Facebook page, K-9 Barry passed away Tuesday, June 18th after dealing with numerous medical issues throughout the year that he simply was not able to recover …

RETIRED GFPD K9 OFFICER DIES A retired K9 officer with the Grand Forks Police Department has died. The G-F-P-D says Chico, a yellow lab, served the city from 2008 until his retirement in 2016. The K9 was trained in narcotics detection. His handler was Corporal Darin Johnson. Police say Chico died after battling several ailments. He was approximately 12 years …

Died – 2/27/18 Handler – Sgt. Andrew Stein Grand Forks Police Dept. K9 RENO HAS DIED It is with great sadness to report that Grand Forks Police Department K9 Reno passed today (Tuesday). K9 Reno was still an active, working police K9 for the city of Grand Forks with his handler, Sgt. Andrew Stein and had served the city for …

Died – 12/9/17 Handler – Lt. Chad Fetzer Bismarck Police mourn K-9 Bismarck Police are mourning the loss of a K-9. K-9 Luna had appeared ill earlier this month and became seriously ill on Thursday. That day, she underwent surgery that found a tumor and other concerns. Biopsy results were due within a week, but Luna, 7, died Saturday while …

Died 10/15/17 Handler – Officer Jayden Peters Dickinson, N.D., police department mourns loss of K-9 Niko The Dickinson Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 officer Niko, a narcotics dog who passed away suddenly over the weekend. “It is with great sorrow that weannounce the untimely passing of one of our partners and friends. K-9 Niko passed away (Sunday, …

Died – 6/18/17 Handler – Sgt. George Vinson Recently retired Fargo police dog dies A Fargo K9 who retired from the police force last month after 10 years on the job has died. Earl suffered a throat injury shortly after he retired. A growth formed in the back of his throat, making it difficult for Earl to eat, drink and …

Died – 8/2/16 Handler – Sgt. Jim VanLith Fargo Police Sergeant remembers fallen K9 partner In his four years on the police force, one Fargo officer arrested dozens of suspects, tracked down criminals, and even sniffed out drugs. He’s well known throughout the community, and was the star in thousands of school events.But after a leg injury, retirement was in …