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Died – 9/15/22 Handler – Sergeant Craig Belcher Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, K-9 Ciro passed away A K-9 who served Central New York for more than eight years passed away at the age of 13.The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office says K-9 Ciro passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Ciro’s handler was Sergeant Craig Belcher, and Ciro worked beside him …

Died – 9/7/22 Handler – Brad O’Keefe Earl the military bomb-sniffing dog laid to rest in Palmyra Earl was a bomb-sniffing dog who helped find enemy explosive devices in Afghanistan, protecting our troops. The 15-year-old Labrador had a final procession down Route 31 in the Village of Palmyra Wednesday, before being put to rest. Earl was alongside his Marine Corps …

Died 8/28/22 Handler – Captain John Kerwick It is with deep regret that I announce the passing of retired MTA PD Canine “Seabee”, who was the devoted and loyal partner of Captain John Kerwick, of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department. On the morning of August 28, 2022, Seabee passed away at home with John from natural causes. Seabee joined …

Handler – Officer Cory Wagner Mickey, Retired Police K9 In Hoosick Falls, To Be Euthanized Following Cancer Battle The law enforcement community is mourning the loss of a beloved police K9 from the Capital District who will be euthanized following a battle with cancer.In Rensselaer County, the Hoosick Falls Police Department announced that its retired K9, Mickey, will be euthanized …

Died – 8/15/22 Handler – Officer J.L. Vanek 1st K9 to serve Endicott Police dies The first K9 to serve with the Endicott Police Department died Monday.K9 Tarah served with Officer J.L. Vanek from 2008 to 2020. She then served with the Owego Police Department until her death on Aug. 15.Endicott Police credited K9 Tarah for tracking violent suspects and …

Handler – Deputy Richard Lundberg Retired K9 found dead after going missing, investigation underway Canine Haso, a former K-9 who spent four years on active service with the Erie County Sheriff’s Office and is credited with saving countless lives, has been located. The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office feels Haso was killed on purpose after he was discovered dead around 4.30 …

Handler – Detective Pasquarelli Retired Amsterdam K9 Officer Hyde dies Amsterdam Police Department‘s retired K-9 Officer Hyde served alongside partner and retired handler, Detective Stephen Pasquarelli for almost eight years. The Department announced his death on Thursday, March 24. Hyde, trained in tracking and detecting narcotics, worked with Detective Pasquarelli to arrest numerous individuals while serving. After retirement, Hyde stayed …

Handler – Sergeant Shawn Edwards Beloved Monroe County K9 Dies After Years of Service The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of retired police dog Valor. Valor served Monroe County for a number of years under the partnership of his handler Sergeant Shawn Edwards. The retired K-9 was recognized Thursday for his work and fight against narcotics in the …

Handler – Deputy CJ Brownell  Saratoga County retired K9 passes away The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office has announced that a retired Sheriff’s K9 Lee has passed away. Lee was assigned to Deputy CJ Brownell and faithfully served our agency and the people of Saratoga County from 2013 until 2020 when he retired. Lee was certified in Patrol and Narcotics detection …

Handler – Officer Erik Kraft  Retired Jamestown Police Department K9 dies of cancer A longtime K-9 with the Jamestown Police Department has passed away. The agency announced the news of K-9 Mitchell’s death in a post on social media Saturday. The retired K-9 died from cancer at the age of 12. He was Officer Erik Kraft’s first dog as a …