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Died – 10/29/24 Handler – Sgt. Jim Leathers Retired Greenville County K9 Officer passes away after brief illness The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said a retired K9 officer passed away after a very brief illness.According to officials, K9 Officer Josie was a 10-year-old Mantrailing Bloodhound.She was donated to the sheriff’s office in August 2014 by Dr. Teresa Medlock, DVM of …

Handler – Officer Tyler Struckus Former Myrtle Beach K9 officer month into retirement dies suddenly, department says A Myrtle Beach K9 officer that retired last month after a 5-year career and more than 100 arrests has died unexpectedly.The city’s police department announced Yep’s death on its Facebook page Saturday night. She was a few months shy of her eighth birthday.“For …

Died 10/10/24 Handler – Samantha Ramirez S.C. Sheriff’s Office K-9 Dies from Injuries Sustained Tracking Suspect A Richland County K-9 died Thursday from injuries sustained while tracking a suspect, the sheriff’s department announced.K-9 Kodak, a 6-year-old Dutch Shepherd, is the second K-9 line-of-duty death for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department this year. He was injured during a foot pursuit early …

Died – 9/20/24 The Lee County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. K9 Mikka was killed during an officer-involved shooting of a McBee Police Officer late Thursday night into Friday.The suspect in the shooting was confirmed deadafter a standoff in Lee County, by the Darlington County line.The Lee County Coroner’s Office confirmed the identity of …

Handler – K9 Specialist Coghlan Retired Richland County Sheriff’s Department K9 passes away The Richland County Sheriff’s Department announced the passing of retired K9 Basco (II) at the age of 11.K9 Basco came to the department in November 2016 and served the citizens of Richland County as a full service patrol dog until his retirement in July 2020.Basco was credited …

Died – 7/23/24 Handler – Lt. Gavin Walmsley Richland County K9 passes away The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) announced the passing of K9 Emmy who has served as a community relations dog for years.K9 Emmy passed away on Tuesday at the age of 10.Deputies said Emy and her partner Lt. Gavin Walmsley visited elementary schools, churches, businesses and community …

Died – 7/21/24 Hampton County K-9 suffocates on kennel gate It is with deep sorrow that Hampton County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of K9 Deputy Leo. On July 21st, 2024, at approximately 7:05 AM, K9 Deputy Leo was found deceased by his handler. Deputies were dispatched to the handler’s residence, where it appeared that K9 Deputy Leo had accidentally …

Handler – Lt Joe Pharis Our thoughts and prayers are with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office as they mourn the loss of retired K9 Sawyer.Sawyer joined the force in 2010 and served for 10 years as part of the Narcotics Unit alongside his handler, Lt. Joe Pharis. During his career, K9 Sawyer located hundreds of pounds of illegal drugs, and …

Died – 6/20/24 Handler – Deputy Zaid Abdullah Another police dog dies while trying to help officers arrest a suspect in South Carolina For the second time this month, a police dog has been killed while trying to help arrest a suspect in South Carolina. A Richland County Sheriff’s Department dog named Wick was struck and killed by a car …

Died – 6/18/24 Handler – Sgt. Chris Kinsey York County Sheriff’s Office bloodhound unexpectedly dies A K9 bloodhound with the York County Sheriff’s Office unexpectedly died Tuesday morning.Fred was a “dedicated and exceptional member” of the YCSO K9 team for ten years. Deputies said Fred was a part of over 250 suspect captures and was critical in locating missing persons.“Fred’s …