Tag Archives: NY

Died – 8/5/20 Handler – Deputy James Mullen Connecticut Police Work Dog Association is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Triton of the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office, New York, who passed away on 8/5/20 after a brief illness. Triton was born on March 12, 2010 and served with his handler, Deputy James Mullen, from 2011 until his retirement …

Died – July 2020 After more than seven years of service, retired City of Norwich Police Department K9 Weeks passed away last month with law enforcement honoring his dedication to Chenango County and its residents. According to City of Norwich Police Officer Brandon Clarke, Weeks was donated to his police department in 2009. Clarke said Weeks passed away after more …

Handler – Officer Brent Costello Retired Town of Tonawanda Police K9 dies A retired Town of Tonawanda Police K-9 has died. K-9 Tank served the TTPD for ten years before his retirement in Jan. 2019, after which he was a full-time family dog with his former partner and handler, Officer Brent Costello. “There is a little hole in all of …

K9 Handler – Officer Erik Kraft Jamestown Police Department holds procession for fallen It was an emotional farewell for a Jamestown K9 officer. Members of the police department lined up for a procession outside of their headquarters this morning to remember K9 Officer Promber. The dog died suddenly over the weekend. Jamestown’s mayor says the K9 played a huge role …

Died – 6/21/20 Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office Remembers Patrol K9 It is with the greatest sadness that the Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of their retired K9 Gunner Monday, June 22. Gunner served the citizens of our county gallantly from 2008 to 2016 as a narcotic detection and patrol K9. Rest in peace partner. End Of Watch June 21, 2020.

Handler – Officer Shaw Colonie Police mourning loss of retired K9 Vader It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of retired Colonie Police Department K9 Vader following an illness. Vader served the Town of Colonie for 6 years. Together, the team of Handler Shaw and Vader assisted in 182 drug searches. They also participated in …

Died – 6/8/20 Handler – Deputy Nybeck Steuben County K9 honored in End of Watch ceremony Corporal K9 Devin was honored at an End of Watch ceremony on Monday after more than six years serving in Steuben County. K9 Devin was named after Sergeant Devin Snyder, U.S. Army, was lost on June 4, 2011, by a roadside bomb in Laghman …

Died 5/18/20 Handler – Deputy Will Andres Broome County Sheriff mourns death of K9 It is with sad news to report, that K9 Alan (K9 18) passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2020 at 12:43 pm. K9 Alan was born on June 25, 2015 in Slovakia. He was transported to Gold Coast K9 in Moorpark, California in August of 2016, …

Died 4/27/20 Handler – Officer Denis Fitzpatrick Canine Harley Passes It is with deep regret that I announce the passing of Canine “Harley”, who was the devoted and loyal partner of Police Officer Denis Fitzpatrick (retired) of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department. “Harley” was declining in his health the last couple of weeks and was having difficulties getting around. …

Died 4/24/20 Handler – Major John DeMeo Delaware County K9 ‘Ozzie’ passes away Earlier this morning, due to underlying health conditions, K9 Ozzie was peacefully and humanely taken out of service. Ozzie was born in Czechoslovakia on May 19, 2012. Ozzie began his impeccable career with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office July 12, 2013. Major John DeMeo, Ozzie’s beloved partner …