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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 …

Died – 9/22/18 Handler Officer Mark McChristian Retired Cincinnati Police K-9 Otto dies The Cincinnati Police Department has announced that a retired K-9 officer died over the weekend. Police said K9 Otto passed on Sunday at the age of 9. Otto would have turned been 10 in November. Otto was the partner of Officer Mark McChristian from February of 2010 …

Died 9/4/18 Handler – Officer Holzapfel Cuyahoga Falls Police mourning the loss of K-9 Officer The Cuyahoga Falls Police Department announced on Tuesday, Sept. 4, the passing of Canine Officer Diesel.The K9 officer passed away after recent health issues. Diesel and his handler, Officer Holzapfel, worked as a team to track down narcotics and help assist in criminal apprehensions. Diesel …

Died – 9/1/18 Handler – Officer Brian Carter K9 officer forced to shoot K9 partner after severe biting A Columbus K9 officer was severely bitten by his K9 partner, forcing him to shoot the dog. Columbus Police said the incident happened just before 9 a.m. Saturday. Officer Brian Carter was training with his partner Benzi at the CPD K9 office …

Died 6/18/18 Handler – Officer Chris McMillan Batavia’s first K-9 killed in car accident The Batavia Police Department is mourning after losing a fellow officer. Kraft was the department’s first K-9. On Monday, he died after being accidentally struck by a car, the department said. “(He) did a one hell of a job. I don’t think we will ever be …