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Died – 8/5/22 Handler – Sergeant Marc Smith Garfield Heights Police mourn passing of retired K-9 Jax The Garfield Heights Police Department is saddened to announce the passing of retired K-9 Jax, who crossed over the rainbow bridge on Aug. 5 K-9 Jax attended the six-week-long K-9 academy at Von Der Haus Gill in Wapakoneta in the spring of 2013.He …

Handler – Patrolman Matt Troyer Solon police mourn loss of retired K-9 Officer Stryker The Solon Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired K-9 officer who served the department for nine years.The department announced recently that K-9 Stryker, who served from 2010 to 2019, has died. He was 13 and died of natural causes, Police Chief Richard Tonelli …

Died 7/12/22 Handler – Lt. Ed Farris Madeira police mourn passing of long-time K9 The Madeira Police Department on Tuesday reported the death of a former K9. Doc retired on Jan. 10 after nearly eight years serving the City of Madeira and surrounding communities. He worked for the duration of his service with his K9 handler, Lt. Ed Farris.

Handler – Officer Troyer Longtime Solon K9 Officer passes away The Solon Police Department is mourning the loss of a longtime K9 officer. The department shared on social media the news that retired K9 Stryker has passed away. Stryker served the City of Solon from 2010 to 2019. “That’s a long working career,” said Lt. Bill Vajdich. “He was better …

Died – 6/14/22 Handler – Deputy Steve Heater.Bundi Athens County Sheriff’s Office mourns K9 deputy The Athens County Sheriff’s Office has announced the passing of one of their K9 deputies. Athens County Sheriff Rodney Smith says the office is mourning after K9 Deputy Bundi, a 9-year-old German Shepard, died this morning Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Smith says Bundi died of …

Died 6/4/22 Handler – Officer Travis Groves Retired Zanesville K-9 officer Bevrick dies at age 9 after lymphoma battle Retired Zanesville Police Department K-9 officer Bevrick has died. He was 9 years old.Bevrick, a Belgian Malinois, died on Saturday. He was being treated for lymphoma by Med Vet Columbus and Brandywine Pet Hospital.Bevrick’s first shift with the department was a …

Handler – Officer Craig Montgomery Retired Ross County K-9 passed away Retired drug-sniffing dog, Rax, passed away last week after five years of service in Ross County. Rax, also known as “Big Mac,” served under the Ross County Sheriff’s Office from 2014 to 2019 with his handler, Craig Montgomery. Wife Beth Montgomery posted on Facebook Saturday, “Our beloved retired K9, …

Handler – Officer Doughman City of Monroe mourns loss of K-9 Helix K-9 Helix began working for the police department in 2013 and then retired in 2020.”Over the last 7 years Helix has apprehended multiple felony suspects and helped seize illegal drugs in Monroe and surrounding communities,” Monroe police wrote on Facebook when Helix retired in 2020. Helix retired with …

Died – 4/29/22 Handler – Deputy Chief Merchant Former Garfield Heights Police Department K-9, Arlo, passes away The Garfield Heights Police Department announced the death of former K-9 Arlo on April 29. The K-9 was trained as “dual-purpose” in patrol and narcotics Arlo served at the department for just over 9 years starting on December 14, 2012 all the way …

Died 4/9/22 Handler – Officer Erb 4-year-old Ravenna Police K-9 Mako dies due to ‘several medical conditions’ Ravena Police announced “with a heavy heart” that 4-year-old K-9 Mako died after three years of dedicated service to the citizens of the city. Mako was diagnosed with several medical conditions last year that were able to be treated and maintained through medication …