Tag Archives: PA

Died – 3/29/25 Handler – Cpl. Tyler Garlick Connellsville community says final goodbye to K-9 Ambroos during his last ride The Connellsville community lined the streets on Saturday to say their final goodbyes to K-9 Officer Ambroos.K-9 Ambroos had been battling cancer over the last few months and officially retired from the force on March 24. The disease had rapidly …

State Police announce passing of retired K9 Officer Zigi A retired Pennsylvania State Police K9 officer responsible for the seizure of more than $45 million worth of cash and drugs over his six-year career has died.K9 Officer Zigi retired from duty in 2019 after serving six years with State Police Troop H in Dauphin County, State Police said.During one notable …

Died – 3/3/25 1st Handler – Officer Tony Yauch 2nd Handler -Officer Thomas Lockard The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police lost a valued member of the force on Monday, March 3, 2025 after a short illness and a diagnosis of declining health.K9 Jr. came to the City of Pittsburgh in the fall of 2016 and officially hit the streets in late …

Died 3/1/25 Handler – Sergeant David Zacchia Swissvale Police Department K-9 Atlas dies unexpectedly at a kennel The Swissvale Police Department is mourning the loss of a K-9 who died unexpectedly at a kennel on March 1st.Sergeant David Zacchia was sitting on a flight, about to go on vacation, when he got the call that 8-year-old Atlas had passed away.”It’s …

Handler – Sgt Scott Kettren Murrysville police K-9 Magnus dies The Murrysville Police Department is mourning the death of a K-9 officer.K-9 Magnus was with the police department since 2020 and recently had “a fast developing medical event,” Sgt. Scott Kettren said in a post on the department’s Facebook page.Magnus took part in drug seizures and helped make arrests during …

Died 2/5/25 Handler – Deputy Mark Brice The Armstrong County Sheriff’s Office announces the death of their beloved K-9 Blak.Blak served the sheriff’s department since 2016. He was trained to be certified in narcotics, detection and police utility, which included tracking, area and article searches, building searches and apprehension.Blak also visited local schools and attended numerous community events, where he …

Handler – Officer Shawn Davis The Town of McCandless Police Department is mourning the death of K-9 officer Siraly.Siraly died over the weekend after battling a serious health condition over the past few months that worsened late last week, police said.Siraly’s handler, Officer Shawn Davis, was by his side at the end.“Siraly was loyal, fierce and a great protector, especially …

Died 12/11/24 Handler – Officer Robert Applegarth Center Township Police Department sends condolences to Beaver Falls officer who lost K-9 partner The Center Township Police Department is sending its condolences to an officer who lost his K-9 partner.K-9 Pungo died on Dec. 11, police said.The department offered its condolences to Officer Robert Applegarth from the City of Beaver Falls Police …

Died – 11/5/24 Handler – Chief Don Wyar Community mourns after Cambria County K9 officer dies from cancer The community is mourning after a South Fork K9 officer died from cancer.Officer Bas Wyar, who was only 8 years old, was called to the white lights after a battle with cancer. Bas was partnered with Chief Don Wyar of the South …

Died 11/1/24 Handler – Det. Lt. Howey Hazleton City Police announce passing of K9 Justice The Hazleton City Police Department and Det. Lt. Mario Howey are mourning the loss of Justice — the department’s K9.Justice died Nov. 1.“Justice was an integral part of our K9 unit for over nine years, serving alongside his handler and partner, Det. Lt. Howey,” the …