Tag Archives: SC

Died 3/30/20 Handler – Officer Plyler Mt. Pleasant Police Department mourns the loss of former K-9 Mount Pleasant Police Department has announced a former K-9 has passed away. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a retired member of our Law Enforcement family,” the police department wrote on Facebook. “K-9 Arko joined the Mount Pleasant Police …

Handler – Sgt. Hause Darlington County Mourns K9 Harry Members of law enforcement in Darlington County said goodbye to a retired four-legged officer. Harry died overnight at the age of 12, according to a Hartsville Police Department Facebook post. He began his career with the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office in 2009 and was assigned to the Special Enforcement Unit where …

Died – 7/17/19 Handler – Cpl. Chris Smith Retired Myrtle Beach K-9 officer dies after suffering medical emergency The Myrtle Beach Police Department is mourning the loss of one its former K-9 officers. According to a press release, Cees, a retired K-9 officer, was rushed to an animal hospital Wednesday night after suffering a medical emergency. The dog passed away …

Died – 6/25/19 Handler – Sgt. Craig Hutchinson Horry County police dog struck and killed by car Horry County Police Department are mourning the loss of a faithful companion that was struck by a car. According to county officials, K9 Emma was returning home with her handle, Sgt. Craig Hutchinson, Tuesday night when she ran into a residential road and …

Died – 5/16/19 1ST Handler – Deputy Kenneth Lively 2ND Handler – Deputy Brian Ruge Aiken County Sheriff’s K9 Kimbo Succumbs To Cancer Aiken County Sheriff’s Office K9 Kimbo joined the department in 2015. Aiken, SC – Aiken County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) K9 Kimbo died on May 16 in the arms of his human partner. K9 Kimbo, a six-year-old Belgian …

Died 8/29/18 Cayce police dog passes away at home with handler, cause of death unclear A Cayce Department of Public Safety police dog passed away Wednesday night, according to a tweet from the law enforcement agency. “It is with heavy heart that we mourn the loss of K-9 Maverick, who become (sic) unresponsive last night,” the tweet read. The canine …

Handler – PFC. B. Hamby With great regret, SPD announces the loss of retired K-9 ‘Trigg’. Trigg proudly served the citizens of Summerville along with his handler, PFC. B. Hamby. ‘Trigg’ retired in 2014. Rest easy brother; we have the watch from here. K-9 “Trigg” was a Police Utility Dog trained in narcotic detection, evidence recovery, area search, building searches, …

Died – 7/28/18 Handler – Officer D. Hurt Columbia police dog dies from heat-related injury A K-9 working with the Columbia Police Department died Saturday from what is being called a “heat-related work injury.” CPD announced on Saturday “the sudden loss of a beloved K-9.” A spokesperson for CPD said the announcement came with “tremendous sadness.” The K-9 office went …

Died – 5/3/18 HCPD remembers K9 Officer ‘Alto’ The Horry County Police Department, including K9 handlers, paused to honor the service of K9 officer Alto on Thursday. Alto was kind of special because he was a very big dog. He was intimidating to look at. But to be honest with you, he wasn’t nothing but a big baby, a big …

Died 2/15/18 Handler – Officer Brandon VanAusdal K9 Mojo killed in crash A K-9 Mojo was killed in a DUI crash Thursday and his handler injured when suspect Richard Shore, 37, collided with their police vehicle. .Mojo served with the department for five years. His handler, Officer Brandon VanAusdal, is currently being treated at a hospital. The South Carolina Highway …