Tag Archives: NV

K9 Ben – Washoe, Nevada

Died – 5/28/17 Handler – Deputy Cole Bunyard Washoe County Sheriff’s Office mourns the passing of retired K9 The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their retired K9s, Ben. K9 Ben passed away, with his partner at his side, retired Deputy Cole Bunyard, on Sunday, May 28 due to medical complications. Ben was partnered with …

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K9 Max – Reno, Nevada

Died 11/2/16 Handlers – Officer Ryan Ashton & Officer Steve Mayfield Reno police announce passing of canine Max Retired police canine Max died Wednesday night, the Reno Police Department said in a statement. Max served from August 2008 until retirement in June 2015. He was first assigned to handler Ryan Ashton and most recently to handler Steve Mayfield, Reno police …

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K9 Boris – Las Vegas, Nevada

Died – 8/1/16 Handler – Officer DuWayne Layton Metro K9 “Boris” passes away Metro K9 “Boris” passed away Monday only hours after he took part in a search earlier that morning, according to to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Boris was 11 years old and finished a search at 5 a.m. before he unexpectedly died later in the day. …

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K9 Nicky – Las Vegas, Nevada

Died 3/31/16 Handler – Sgt Eric Kerns Police K9 killed, suspect shot near El Capitan, Iron Mountain A LVMPD police dog has been shot and killed during a Metro Investigation Thursday morning about 12:09 near El Capitan Way and Iron Mountain Road . K-9 Nicky, with the Metro Police Department. had just returned to duty after being stabbed multiple times …

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K9 Amis – Washoe, Nevada

Handler – with Officer Mark Szabo K9 Amis dies The Washoe County School District Police Department has announced that K-9 Amis has died. Amis was born in the Czech Republic and trained with Officer Mark Szabo in Texas before starting his official duties in Washoe County. Amis lived with Officer Szabo and his family throughout his time with WCSD until …

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