Tag Archives: NJ

Died 11/26/24 Handler – Ofc. Robert McGovern K9 Omac Passes It is with profound sadness that The Washington Township Police Department announced the passing of retired K9 Patrol and Narcotics detection dog, K9 Omac at approximately 0930 hours today. He was with his handler Officer Robert McGovern, his family and fellow handlers when he passed. K9 Omac and Officer McGovern …

Died – 10/ 7/24 Handler – Sgt. Richard Dill Retired Somers Point police dog Erco dies A retired police dog that worked with the city’s Police Department for seven years has died, the department said Monday. Erco started his career in 2013 before retiring in 2020. He was described as a protector, friend and valuable to the department.”Thank you for …

Died 7/4/24 Handler – Lt. Kelly Ocean City Police announce death of beloved retired police service dog Koda The Ocean City Police Department has announced the death of one its beloved retired police service dogs, K-9 Koda, a German Shepherd from Slovakia.The department announced that Koda died on July 4, with his handler, Lt. Kelly, by his side.Koda and Lt. …

Died 6/21/24 Handler – Officer John Reuter Fort Lee Police Department Mourns the Loss of K9 Officer Ajax The Fort Lee Police Department has announced the passing of K9 Officer Ajax, who died on Friday, June 21. Ajax, a distinguished member of the police force from 2013 to 2021, was known for his expertise in tracking and narcotics detection.Throughout his …

Died 6/19/24 Handler – Sgt. Antonio M. Dominguez Carteret Police Mourn K-9 ‘Officer’ Ukon’s ‘End-of-Watch’ The borough Police Department is mourning the recent death of retired K-9 ‘Officer’ Ukon, a German Shepherd who served the community with distinction alongside handler Sgt. Antonio M. Dominguez.In a poignant June 19th Facebook post, Carteret Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 47 announced Ukon’s passing, …

Died – 5/15/24 Handler – Officer Novacek Elizabeth Township police dog dies after ‘K9 A K9 Police Officer in Elizabeth Township died on Wednesday after what they call a “K9 demonstration.”“Eli” had been serving with the department since 2016.The department said in a release on Facebook, he had “hundreds of apprehensions and seizures since that time. In that same time, …

Died 4/15/24 Handler – Sgt. Kurt Kroeper Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Mourns K9 Skye It is with deep regret that the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of K-9 Skye, beloved partner of Sgt. Kurt Kroeper. The ten-year-old Bloodhound retired at the end of 2023 and passed away April 15, after being diagnosed with cancer. Skye began her career …

Handler – Sgt. Christopher Pastor New Jersey State Police Mourns K-9 Echo, Explosive Detection Dog Echo worked as an explosive detection dog, working for New Jersey’s Detect and Render Safe Taskforce. Working with his partner, Sgt. Christopher Pastor, Echo conducted sweeps for the State House, state government buildings and events at MetLife Stadium, including ay Super Bowl XLVIII.”I am so …

Handler – Sergeant Chris Heycock Hunterdon County Police Dog Mourned Agar, a police dog in Hunterdon County, has died, the Readington Township Police Department announced on Friday, April 5.Agar, along with his handler Sgt. Chris Heycock, graduated from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Canine Training Academy in 2017 with certifications in patrol and narcotics detention, police said. “Agar and Sgt …

Handler – Sgt. Jonathan Presson Union County Sheriff’s Office Mourns the Loss of Veteran K-9 Atos Union County is bidding a tearful farewell to one of its most respected and dedicated public servants. K-9 Atos, a highly trained police dog, who served the Union County Sheriff’s Office for nearly 12 years, has passed away. Not just an officer, but a …