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Died – 9/10/24 Handler – Sgt. Tim Kitts. Ashland County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Meeko dies The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office said goodbye to K-9 Meeko on Sept. 10.She was 17 years old, according to ACSO.K-9 Meeko joined the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office in July 2012.Her four paws enforced the laws with her partner, Sgt. Tim Kitts.ASCO said Sgt. Kitts and …

Died – 9/6/24 Handler – officer John Laudeman Delaware K9 officer dies after brief battle with cancer A K9 officer who had dedicated the past five years to serving the city of Delaware died of cancer on Friday. The Delaware Police Department announced the death of Tyson, a K9 on their force, Friday evening. DPD said Tyson died after a …

Handler – Cpl. Clouden Retired Portage County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Felon dies The Portage County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the passing of K-9 Felon, whose four paws enforced the laws for more than 8.5 years.K-9 Felon was partnered with Cpl. Clouden in 2014, and retired on March 11, 2022.Sheriff Bruce D. Zuchowski said K-9 Felon “had a successful career beside …

Died 9/4/24 Handler – Officer Nathan Speelman Dayton Police hold final salute for retired K-9 Zeta at local hospital Dayton Police saying their final goodbyes Wednesday to retired K-9 Zeta.Fellow K-9s and officers from departments across the Miami Valley came out to give Zeta her final salute at the Woodman Drive Animal Hospital.It is with tremendous sadness that we announce …

Died – 8/25/24 Handler – Sergeant Smith Retired K9 Spirit has passed away It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news of the passing of retired K9, Spirit. Spirit passed away last night at home with Sergeant Smith. Spirit began his service in 2012 with Sergeant Smith. Spirit retired on October 3, 2023, Spirit enjoyed his …

Died 8/18/24 Handler – Officer Terry Wurgler Mentor Police Department K-9 suddenly passes away The Mentor Police Department has announced the passing of a K-9 officer after a sudden medical emergency. According to a press release from the Mentor Police Department, K-9 Officer Achilles died on August 18. Achilles served with the Mentor Police Department since April of 2019 alongside …

Handler – Officer Dane Billingsley Retired Greater Cincinnati police K9 passes away A Blue Ash police officer is mourning the loss of his retired K9 partner.Yaro worked with handler Dane Billingsley when he was with the Cincinnati Police Department. He specialized in detecting drugs and tracking people.

Died 7/14/24 Handler – Captain Michael Greene Legacy of bravery: Retired Stark County K-9 Mylo dies The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the passing of retired K-9 Mylo, whose four paws enforced the laws for five years.K-9 Mylo’s “distinguished career” alongside Capt. Michael Greene began in 2016, SCSO said.While he played a “crucial role” protecting the Civil Division at …

Handler – Corporal David Emlaw Shaker Heights K9 officer dies at 7 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved K9 officer, Roman. After bravely serving our community, Roman passed away due to health complications.Born in the Czech Republic on September 18, 2016, Roman became a cherished member of our police family and a loyal …

Handler – Lt. Mike Fink The South Euclid Police Department is mourning the death of retired K-9 Kolbe, who proudly served the city from 2013 until his recent retirement.K-9 Lt. Mike Fink shared 12-year-old Kolbe’s health “rapidly deteriorated this weekend and it was not fair to allow the old warrior to suffer. He passed away next to a beautiful lake …