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Died 6/18/23 Handler – Officer Josh Hirtzinger Plain City police K9 dies after being diagnosed with lymphoma The Plain City Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K9s. Andor, the 7-year-old German Shepard who joined the police department more than five years ago, passed away on Sunday after a short battle with cancer, Chief Dale McKee announced. …

Died 5/25/23 The North Ridgeville Police Department on Monday announced the death of K-9 Leo.Leo, who died on May 25, used his paws to enforce the laws for 7.5 years.Officials said Leo was certified in narcotics and patrol work, adding that his presence will be missed.

Handler – Officer Caito ‘Rest easy good boy;’ Middletown police mourns loss of retired K9 Middletown Division of Police has announced the passing of a retired K9 that served them for several years. Sunday afternoon the department announced the passing of K9 Aki who served them from 2013-2019, according to a social media post. During his career, Aki and his …

Handler – Officer Amy Carr Retired Butler Township K9 dies The Butler Township Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired four-legged officer. K9 Zorro joined the Butler Township Police Department in 2015 where he worked alongside his handler at the time, Officer Amy Carr. He later retired from service. On Wednesday, May 17, the Butler Township Police Department …

Handler – Officer Witt Kent State Police announce death of K9 Kent State Police announced Wednesday that one of its K9s had died. K9 Dexter, an explosive detection dog, passed away after serving for eight and a half years with his handler, Officer Witt, on April 29.K9 Dexter and Officer Witt had conducted several security details, including sweeps for the …

1st Handler – Oficer Benjamin Neuhardt 2nd Handler – Officer Andrew Stewart Retired Barnesville K9 Dixie dies Dixie, a retired K9 with the Barnesville Police Department, has died after a recent diagnosis with cancer. Dixie was nearly 10 years of age.Dixie started her career in 2014 with her handler Benjamin Neuhardt and in 2016 she partnered up with Officer Andrew …

Died – 4/11/23 Reminderville Police K-9 Crixus dies after battling cancer The Reminderville Police Department is mourning the passing of their K-9 Crixus, whose battle with cancer ended on April 11.RPD said he crossed the Rainbow Bridge while he was at home resting with his handler.K-9 Crixus joined the Reminderville Police Department in 2014, and was trained in narcotic searches, …

Died 4/2/23 K9 Havic – Heath, Ohio Handler – Officer Emde Heath police announce passing of K-9 Havik It is with a heavy heart that the Heath Police Department announces the loss of our canine, Havik. Havik had a serious medical incident beginning on Friday 03/31/2023. Havik’s condition continued to deteriorate over the weekend. Yesterday, after consulting with the Veterinarian, …

Died – 3/21/23 Handler – Officer McConnell Akron Police Department announces death of retired K-9 ‘Recon’ The Akron Police Department has announced the passing its retired K-9, Recon. The 12-year-old Recon lost his long battle with kidney disease on Tuesday. In a Facebook post, the Akron Police Department says Recon “had thousands of uses during his over nine-year career, and …

DIED 2/19/23 K9 King has passed away It was a Monday Evening full of remembrance as Lima Police Officers honor one of their own. The Lima Police and Fire Departments as well as community members gathered outside the Police Department Building on West Market Street to honor the life and legacy of K9 King who passed away Sunday Evening from …