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Died 3/11/17 1ST hANDLER – Sgt. Jason Nall 2ND hANDLER – Deputy Erik McGlothin K9 Max mourned by Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office retired K9 deputy Max died on March 11 after succumbing to complications from brain cancer. Max was a Belgian Malanois born on Jan. 28, 2006 in the Netherlands. He began his service with CCSO …

Died – 3/9/17 Handler – Officer Jeff Dorn K-9 dies after surgery, 2nd loss for human partner Dorn’s last K-9 partner was killed in the line of duty in 2014 The Portland Police Department lost one of its K-9 officers this week after he experienced complications from surgery. Rico, a 3-year-old German Shepherd, was euthanized Thursday night. Rico was born …

Died – 3/9/17 Handler – Officer Denise Lemen-Sipp Hillsboro police K-9 Odie euthanized after battle with cancer Hillsboro Police Department personnel said farewell to one of their own last night. HPD K9 Odie passed away March 9 after his handler, Officer Denise Lemen-Sipp, discovered her longtime partner had developed cancer. “For a working dog, Odie lasted a long time,” HPD …

Died 11/10/16 Handler – Edward Makaruk Franklyn the blood hound dies Dog helped solve local murders, find missing persons, and even missing cars Franklyn the bloodhound took his last trail home Nov. 10. His trainer, Edward Makaruk, remembered him this week as he prepares to bury Franklyn’s ashes. Franklyn not only worked for the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, California Oregon …

Died – 9/23/16 Handler – Officer Ken Magnus Beaverton Police Mourn Death of Retired K9 Officer The Beaverton Police Department is mourning the death of Jago, a K9 Officer who had retired in November. Jago had been with the department for more than eight years. Jago joined the department in June 2005 and was partnered with Officer Ken Magnus. The …

Died – 3/20/16 Police drug dog shot and killed after attacking child and mother A drug detection dog attacked a 2-year-old boy and his mother before it was shot to death by a neighbor in Otis, Oregon, about 2 hours south of Portland on the coast.The dog that attacked the boy and his mother was a 4-year-old Belgian Malanois drug …

Died – 1/12/16 Handler – Officer Tony DelCastillo Police dog Dago passes away at age 6 A Springfield Police Department K9 passed away Tuesday from pancreatic problems and other stomach issues. According to Springfield Police, Dago was diagnosed with pancreatic problems in November. After Dago was treated by a veterinarian, his symptoms subsided. However, in late December, Dago had additional …

Died – 12/17/15 Handler – Officer Amiee Reichlin Klamath Falls P.D. loses narcotics dog in hit-and-run The Klamath Falls Police Department is mourning the loss of Police Canine Nash following a hit-and-run collision Thursday. A narcotics detection dog, which joined the department earlier this year, Nash died after being struck by a vehicle while off duty. “It’s a sad moment, …

Died – 9/3/15 Handler – Officer Scott Groshong Portland Police K-9 dies after bout with cancer Portland Police announced Thursday one of its police dogs has died after battling an aggressive form of cancer. Nikko was a drug detection dog assigned to the bureau’s Drugs and Vice Division. Officials said in the last seven years, Nikko and his partner, Officer …

K9 put down due to complications from back surgery A slew of medical problems is forcing the Coos County Sheriff’s Office to say goodbye to one of its most beloved members — K-9 Neeko. Complications from back surgery have left the sheriff’s office no option but to put down its tracking and patrol apprehension dog. Purchased in 2012 using a …