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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 …

Handler – Sgt. Tony Lange Hamilton County K-9 officer dies after 11 years of service A Hamilton County police dog has died after 11 years of service. Rocky died of old age earlier this week, officials with the department said Friday. He served 11 years with the department’s Regional Narcotics Unit, alongside Sgt. Tony Lange. In a brief statement, officials …

Died 11/14/18 Handler – Officer Nate Norton Columbus police K9 loses battle with cancer A faithful servant to the Columbus community has passed away. Columbus Police Department K9 Penny passed away from a battle with cancer just after 2:00 p.m. on Nov. 14. Officer Nate Norton was Penny’s partner in the Special Operations Unit. Penny was responsible for numerous narcotics …

Died – 11/4/18 Handler – Sheriff Charles Black Jr. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Planning Memorial for K-9 On Nov. 4, Sheriff Charles Black Jr. received a call from Sgt. Brandon Peska. The sergeant informed Black that his K-9 partner, Nemo, had fallen ill. Nemo, 7, was rushed to a 24-hour emergency veterinarian service in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and then taken …

Died 10/31/18 Handler – Lt. Michael Collins Perry community mourns death of Village Police Department K-9 Zack The unexpected death of Perry Village Police Department K-9 Zack is drawing an outpouring of sympathy, gratitude and prayers on Facebook. Zack, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, died on the afternoon of Oct. 31 after exercising with his partner, village Police Lt. Michael Collins. …

Died – 10/12/18 Handler – Deputy Scott Gaines Delaware County Sheriff’s K9 dies 6 months after retirement A former K9 deputy has died six months after retiring from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office announced Lacey’s death Friday morning. The accomplished K9 retired in April at 9 years old due to hip problems and a heart murmur. According …

Handler – Chief Casey Tester Doylestown Police Department mourning loss of K-9 Qoose The Doylestown Police Department in Wayne County is mourning the loss of its beloved K-9. The department wrote, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of K9 Qoose.” Qoose was partners with Chief Casey Tester from August 2006-May 2016. The pup patrolled the village …