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Handler – Officer Glen McClelland Last ride for former Marietta K-9 The importance of the role that police dogs play in law enforcement was underscored Friday morning as the Marietta Police Department and several other agencies from around the region gathered to pay tribute to Diego, a police dog that served Marietta for nearly seven years. Diego was close to …

Died – 3/22/19 Handler – Officer Ken Kobers Retired Cincinnati K-9 officer Ike dies after years of service After years of service, one of Cincinnati’s four-legged finest has died, officials with the Cincinnati Police Department said Friday. Ike, who was retired from service, has died. He was a partner of Officer Ken Kobers, and the fourth K-9 officer purchased by …

Handler – Sgt. Oakley Guernsey County’s first K-9 officer dies Former Guernsey County Sheriff’s K-9 officer Rose — the first such officer in the county’s history – has passed away and will be laid to rest Friday at an undisclosed location. A single purpose narcotics detection canine, Rose joined the sheriff’s office in 2005 and retired from her duties in …

Handler – Officer David Sturman Retired K9 officer mourned The Delaware community was in mourning Thursday after news that retired police K9, Sgt. Argo, had passed away. Argo, 12, joined the City of Delaware Police Department in summer 2007 and began working with Patrol Officer David Sturman. Sturman and Argo trained together for narcotics detection and other work, including searches, …

Died – 2/19/19 Handler – Lt. Brian Newsome Former K-9 officer Dixie passes away A former Morrow County canine officer has died. “It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the loss of retired K-9 Dixie,” Sheriff John Hinton posted on Facebook Tuesday morning. Dixie was a multi purpose German shepherd who was a member of the Morrow …

Died 2/11/19 Bedford police mourn beloved K-9 Mike We are very sad and heartbroken to report that our K9 Mike passed away unexpectedly last week. K9 Mike, a Belgian Malinois, was born July 13, 2013 in Holland. He displayed the drive to be a K9 officer and came to the United States shortly after via Castle K9. He began his …

Died 1/1/19 Handler – Officer Shannon Vachet It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Willoughby Hills K-9 on January 1, 2019. Officer Vachet and K-9, Razor were a very successful team and will be missed. Officer Shannon Vachet, an 18-year veteran of the department, worked alongside the Dutch Shepherd canine for 5 years. Officers honored the …

Died – 12/25/18 Handler – Detective Brandon Bell Saying farewell to K9 Riky Fostoria Police Department is saying farewell to a furry friend. Detective Brandon Bell, said Riky, an 11-year-old German shepherd, died at Bell’s house on Christmas Day. Riky never officially retired but hadn’t been used this year. “I think, over the years, we had a lot of success,” …

Died 12/20/18 Handler – Sgt. Sara Napier K-9 officers make sure retired Mansfield K-9 not alone during final moments A beloved Mansfield retired police K-9 recently passed after being ill, but city officers made sure that neither he nor his partner were alone. Mansfield Police Chief Ken Coontz said K-9 officer Tyson died December 20 at the age of 11. …

Died – 12/14/18 Handler – Sgt. Shawn Gegick Wintersville Officers Mourn Loss Of Police Dog Wintersville Police lost a beloved member of its department Friday with the death of K-9 officer Milan, a 9-year-old Dutch Shepherd. Milan has been the partner and family member of Sgt. Shawn Gegick for the past seven years. He joined the force in July 2011 …