Tag Archives: NY

Died – 2/1/22 Handler – Dep. Dan Orzech  Retired Erie County K-9 Butch dies The Erie County Sheriff’s Office announced “with heavy hearts” on Feb. 1 that retired K-9 Butch died. Butch came to the sheriff’s office in 2013 and was the agency’s first K-9 after a long absence, ECSO said. He worked with Dep. Dan Orzech and “did an …

Died – 1/24/22  Retired Onondaga County Sheriff’s K9, Drago dies unexpectedly The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office said retired K9 Drago passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning. He was 9 years old. Drago retired in May of 2021 after seven years of service. During his years of service, he worked side by side with his handler, Sergeant Jeff Neal. According to the Sheriff’s …

Died – 1/22/22 Handler – Deputy Ryan Jefferson County Sheriffs mourning loss of K9 officer Mike The Jefferson County Sheriffs Office announced the death of their retired K9 officer Mike on Saturday.  According to a post from the JCSO, Mike served Jefferson county for years by finding drugs, tracking kids and criminals, and protecting his handler, Deputy Shawn Ryan. He had finished …

Died 12/27/21 Handler – Officer Bobby Baile It is with sadness and a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Canine Patty, the retired canine partner of Officer Bobby Baile. Officer Baile had to make the difficult decision on December 27, 2021 due to Canine Patty’s diminishing health. Canine Patty faithfully served Officer Baile and vigilantly protected …

Handler – Sergeant Benansky  Columbia County Sheriff’s Office K9 Apollo passes away The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office has announced the passing of K9 Apollo. Apollo served Columbia County for almost 10 years. Apollo passed away with his partner and handler Sergeant Heath Benansky at his side. The Sheriff’s Office said he was laid to rest after facing unexpected medical complications. …

Handler – Deputy David Zecca  Saratoga County Sherriff’s Office announces passing of K9 Resi The Saratoga County Sherriff’s Office has announced the passing of retired Sheriff’s K9 Resi. Resi has served the Sherriff’s Office from 2018 until his retirement earlier this year. He was certified in patrol and explosives detection Resi was assigned to Deputy David Zecca where they were seen …

Died 11/21/21 1st Handler – Officer James Duffy 2nd Handler – Officer Steve Mikac  Buffalo Police Department mourns death of K-9 Hydro The Buffalo Police Department is mourning one of their own today: K-9 Hydro. Buffalo Police said Hydro died Sunday morning. He was 8 years old and had been with the police department since March of 2017. Hydro first …

Died – 11/10/21 Handler – Sergeant Nelson Hernandez K9 Geo of the MTA Police Department passed away.  His handler was Sergeant Nelson Hernandez who is the Region 7 Vice President. K9 Geo joined the MTA PD in 2012 and served loyally for the last 9 years and was an active member of the USPCA. Geo was born in Germany on …

Died – 11/5/21 Handler – Deputy Jason Beichner  ‘My partner, the son before my son, passed away’: sheriff’s deputy pays tribute to K9 officer A Chautauqua County Sheriff’s deputy shared a loving tribute to a long time K9 officer. “I knew this day would come, most of us live through it, there’s literally books and movies written about it, but …

Handler – Lt. Salvatore Losi  BPD announces death of retired police dog, was known as ‘Captain of the Dogs’ The Buffalo Police Department has announced the death of retired police dog Thor. Police said Thor was an explosive detection dog/patrol dog and served in Buffalo from March 2009 until his retirement in January 2019. “In his nearly 10 year career, …