Tag Archives: PA

Died – 8/28/19 Handler – Officer Dena Young Retired Pittsburgh City School Police K-9 dies The Pittsburgh City School Police is mourning the loss of a retired K-9. K-9 Quincy died Wednesday. He had been retired since 2017, having worked alongside his handler, Officer Dena Young, since 2006. After retiring, Quincy lived with Young, who was by his side when …

Handler – Lt. Chad O’Brien Retired Pittsburgh police K-9, who served city for 6 years, dies Retired Pittsburgh police K-9 Bartje has died. K-9 Bartje served the city of Pittsburgh from 2011 through 2017, according to Pittsburgh police. He spent the last two years in retirement with his handler, Lt. Chad O’Brien, and his family.

Handler – Ofc. Paul Baur Grif, Wyomissing police officer’s retired K9 partner, dies The Wyomissing Police Department is bidding farewell to a dedicated member of the force. Retired K9 Ofc. Grif has died. Grif retired in 2016, after having spent eight years as the department’s lone K9 officer and the partner of Ofc. Paul Baur. “He’s the best partner in …

Died – 7/5/19 Handler – Police Chief Curt Martinez Retired West Caln K9 Bouc “Butch” dies at 11 years old West Caln Police Chief Curt Martinez announced on Friday that retired K9 Bouc “Butch” lost his battle with cancer at 11 years old. K9 Butch, who was trained in patrol and explosive detection, started with the West Caln Township Police …

Handler – Deputy Henry Berks County Sheriff’s Department mourns loss of K9 Officer Storm A Police K-9 took his final steps after a life dedicated to service, fighting crime and loyalty to his partner. Berks County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Storm was put to rest after a long battle with cancer. Berks County Deputy Sheriff Scott Henry led his trusty partner …

Died – 5/8/19 Johnstown police dog diagnosed with cancer receives end of watch call It was a tough day for a local police department, as officers had to say goodbye to one of their own, a partner who protected and served the city of Johnstown. Canine unit Sarge was euthanized Wednesday after developing fast-progressing cancer just a short while ago. …

Died – 5/3/19 Handler – Sgt. Samuel Shipley Lt. Lou, the K-9 officer who spent years with the York County Sheriff’s Office before retiring less than two years ago, died Friday, May 3, 2019, county officials said. The scent-tracking bloodhound came to the sheriff’s office as a puppy in March 2008, becoming the partner of sheriff’s Sgt. Sam Shipley. Lou …

Died 5/2/19 Handler – Officer Ryan Walters Penn Hills Police K-9 Dies It is with a tremendous amount of sadness that the Penn Hills Police Department announces the passing of police Canine Riggs. Riggs was diagnosed with an advanced stage of cancer that was incurable. His partner and lifelong friend, Officer Ryan Walters, made the decision to end his suffering, …

Died 3/9/19 Handler – Sgt. David Jenkins Silver Spring Township Police mourning loss of first K9 officer, Bruder Silver Spring Township Police are mourning the loss of their first K9 officer, Bruder Winston. The police department wrote in a Facebook post that K9 Bruder died Friday afternoon. K9 Bruder was taken to the veterinarian Thursday due to labored breathing, lethargy …

Died – 3/8/19 Handler – Sgt. John Colella Retired New Castle K-9 Passes Away A retired New Castle City Police K-9 officer has passed away. The New Castle City Police Department announced Monday that retired K-9 Champ died Friday morning. Champ started his K-9 career with the New Castle Police Department in January 2012. He was a dual-purpose K-9 certified …