Tag Archives: OH

K9 Mox – Clermont County, Ohio

Died – 7/18/20 Handler – Deputy Adam Bailey Please keep his handler Officer Bailey of Clermont County and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service K9 Mox. Run free and fly high K9 Mox – You have earned your wings warrior boy. : Last night I did one of the hardest things in my life. …

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K9 Loreto – Perry, Ohio

Died 7/16/20 Handler – Lieutenant Michael J Collins The Village of Perry Police Department is sad to announce that today retired Police Canine Loreto at the age of 14 yrs old has passed and started his next journey in life by crossing over the Rainbow bridge. Loreto was sworn in as a Police Officer in November of 2007. Loreto and …

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K9 Bailey – Lima, Ohio

Died 7/12/20 Handler – Sgt. Nick Hart Lima Police Department K-9 Bailey dies It is with a heavy heart to inform you K9 Bailey was laid to rest today. Bailey served with the LPD K9 team from 2010-2017. He was teamed up with Sgt. Hart and together they made numerous apprehensions, removing drugs and weapons from the streets. Bailey was …

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K9 Phantom – Dayton, Ohio

Handler – Officer R. Cleaver Longest serving K9 for Dayton police unexpectedly dies while on duty The Dayton Police Department announced the death of its longest serving K9, Phantom. We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Phantom,” the department said in a tweet. Phantom was on duty with his handler, Officer R. Cleaver, when he unexpectedly died. The 9-year-old …

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K9 Argos – Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Cleveland Heights Police Department mourns loss of retired K9 It is with great sadness that the CHPD must announce the passing of retired K9 Argos. Argos was born in Germany and joined the Police Department in 2012 as a dual purpose patrol K9. He was a dedicated member of the department who never missed a day of work and loved …

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K9 Kayla – Windham, Ohio

Died – 5/29/20 K9 Kayla was Born March 17, 2006. She was a certified Dual purpose K9. She worked from 2007-2013 for the Windham Police Department in Northeast Ohio. K9 Kayla loved working and got super excited in the car. She had a great nose for drugs and was sweet with the kids.

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K9 Inca – Massillon, Ohio

Died – 5/26/20 Handler – Ofc. Miguel Riccio Massillon P.D. Mourns K9 Inca MPD K-9 “Inca” worked his last shift. He succumbed to kidney failure this afternoon. I spoke with his K-9 handler Officer Miguel Riccio today on the phone and he’s heartbroken to say the least. K-9 Inca was not only his partner, but his best friend. Inca has …

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K9 Ciko – Chillicothe, Ohio

Died – 5/26/20 Handler – Officer Gannon Retired Chillicothe K9 Ciko dies A retired Chillicothe Police K9 has died after battling an extended illness. K9 Ciko died Tuesday, the department announced on their K9 unit Facebook page. Ciko served the department from 2011-2016. “He did a great job protecting Chillicothe by locating drugs, evidence, and suspects. He will be greatly …

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K9 Ryo – Ohio State Highway Patrol

Died – 5/18/20 Today, we are mourning the death of one of our drug detecting canines, K9 Ryo, who passed away due to natural causes. During his eight year career with the Patrol he seized 675 pounds of marijuana, 17 pounds methamphetamine, 20 pounds of heroin, 12 pounds of fentanyl, and 14 pounds of cocaine.

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