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Died – 9/25/17 Handler – Corporal Tony Leidenbor K-9 ‘Dino’ dies trying to catch kidnapping suspects, toddler safe A Green Township police dog died during a search for three men believed to have abducted a toddler, officers said. Green Township police Chief Jim Vetter said the department is mourning the loss of their brother in blue. The 7-year-old Belgian Malinois/shepherd …

Died – 7/27/17 Handler – Detective Sgt. Josh Querin Police K-9 Bea fondly remembered The community lost a friendly, furry friend recently. Retired police dog Bea died early Thursday night. She was one-half of the crime-fighting canine unit with former Huron County Sheriff’s Detective Sgt. Josh Querin, who was her handler for nearly seven years. “She turned 14 in May. …

Died – 7/17/17 Handler – Officer Chris Heslop

Died 7/5/17 Handler – Deputy Stephen Harger Sheriff’s office mourns sudden loss of canine officer The Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of its canine officer, Aron, during an emergency surgical procedure Wednesday morning. Aron, partner of Deputy Stephen Harger, just recently celebrated his second birthday and joined the Sheriff’s Office last fall. According to Sheriff Robert Radcliff, …

Died – 6/8/17 Handler – Sgt. Matt Purdy Ada police dog struck, killed by car Ada Police Department K9 Jaeger was reported dead Thursday morning after running into the path of a car at home with his handler, Sgt. Matt Purdy. K9 Jaeger came to the department in October 2015. “We’re deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident that has occurred,” …

Died 4/7/17 Handler – Officer John McCauley Eastlake police K9 dies unexpectedly An Eastlake police K9 died unexpectedly Friday, according to the police department. Eastlake police Patrolman John McCauley posted that his partner, K9 Ekko, died unexpectedly at home “without warning.” He wrote that he was unaware of any issues with his partner. Ekko joined the Eastlake Police Department in …

Handler – Sergeant Joe Urso Beloved police K-9 dies of cancer K-9 Diablo was recently diagnosed with a very rare, inoperable tumor in his back. Diablo and his handler, Sergeant Joe Urso, had planned to continue working at the Crestwood Schools, until the K9 could no longer perform his job. K-9 Diablo was certified in Narcotics and served his community …

Handler – Officer Tom Baracskai Retired Elyria police dog Foky dies The Elyria Police Department is mourning the death of its retired police dog, Foky, a beloved member of the team. Foky was retired from police work in 2013 and given to his handler, Patrolman Tom Baracskai, where he lived out the rest of his life as a treasured pet. …

Died – 12/16/16 Handler – Officer Ron Gunton Retired Mentor police K-9 passes away He may have hung up his badge a few years ago, but his contributions to the community will be remembered forever. We’re talking about Deuce, a retired police K-9 with the Mentor Police Department. He passed away on Friday. Here’s how MPD described him. “Our thoughts …

Died – 12/10/16 Handler – Officer Jason Berner Retired Genoa Township K9 officer dies Genoa Township Police issued a statement Saturday that retired K9 officer Gandolf passed away suddenly at home overnight. Officer Gandolf retired in May due to complications from a medical condition. “Gandolf was born to love, trained to serve, loyal to the end and the best partner …