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Handler – Officer Robert Butler The Cleveland Heights Police Department is mourning the unexpected loss of retired K9 Officer Rocky. Rocky was born in 2010 in Germany and joined the CHPD force in 2012. He served the city with “dedication and commitment” alongside his partner Robert Butler for nearly six years. During his service with the department, Rocky made numerous …

Died – 12/26/19 Handler – Officer Nate Ickes Tallmadge police dog Axel loses battle with cancer For a cop, a dog is not just his best friend, he’s a trusted partner who has his back. A police K-9 can find a missing person, apprehend a criminal and bridge the gap between police and the community. The city announced Tallmadge Police …

Died – 10/21/19 Handler – Deputy McCoy Franklin County Sheriff’s office suddenly looses K9 to cancer

Died – 8/17/18 Handler – Officer Matt Bucksath Goshen Township PD mourns loss of K9 officer The Goshen Township Police Department is mourning the loss of a canine officer. Officer Jynx passed away Saturday at her home surrounded by family, according to post on the police department’s Facebook page. Jynx had an eight-year career during which she served with Officer …

Died – 7/9/19 Handler – Sgt.Ennemoser Kent police mourning the death of beloved K9 officer Police officers in Kent are mourning the death of retired K9 officer Aiko. It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of one of our beloved K9′s Aiko whom passed away July 9th, 2019. Aiko retired on January 7th, 2018 but still …

Died – 6/27/19 Handler – Officer James Meyerchick Marion K9 dies during ‘routine training exercise’ The Marion Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their K9s after he died unexpectedly during a training exercise. The police department said in a Facebook post that 5-year veteran K9 Assuan died during “somewhat of a routine training exercise.” His handler released …

Died – 5/29/19 Handler – Officer Tim Miller Greenville County’s longest-serving K-9 has died; emotional ‘last call’ recorded The longest-serving K-9 at the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office was remembered Friday with a moment of silence and a last call. K-9 Kroc died Wednesday, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Since his 2017 retirement, Kroc had lived with his former handler, Tim …

Handler – Officer Jason Murzda Retired Struthers K9 passes away A retired K-9 who served in Struthers for 10 years has died of natural causes, officials say. Rebel served with Struthers police from 2007 to 2017. His handler, Jason Murzda, described Rebel as “one of a kind.” The Struthers police department released a statement on their Facebook page: “We are …

Died – 5/20/19 Handler – Officer James Leeth Beloved Greenfield police dog passes away He was good at his job, valuable to the police department, but a sociable and sweet K-9, too. Sando, a favorite with the Greenfield Police Department and in the community he served, passed away May 20, when he was believed to be more than 14 years …

Handler – Officer Eric Nicholson Union County K9 honored with salutes during ‘final walk’ Richwood Police Department K9 Klink took his “final walk” before being put to rest at the Woodside Vet Clinic in Marysville. Klink was honored by fellow officers and K9s with salutes as officer Eric Nicholson carried him with a “thin blue line” American flag. He reportedly …