Tag Archives: TN

Died 10/23/24 Retired Knox County K-9 dies after catching virus The Knox County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of one of its K-9s Wednesday.K-9 Zak was rushed to the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center Tuesday night because he was grasping for air.“After X-rays, it was found that Zak had caught a virus, and since his immune system was compromised, …

Died – 10/8/24 Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announces passing of retired K9 Finn On Tuesday afternoon, officers from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office gathered outside the Animal House Veterinary Clinic to say goodbye to K9 Finn one last time.“Finn faithfully served as a companion and partner with the Sheriff’s Office,” the MCSO said.Finn served from January 2017 to January 2022. …

Died – 9/27/24 Handler – Sgt. David Ashburn Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office’s Retired K9 Venture Dies Sheriff’s K9 Venture worked eight years before spending six retirement years with his handler, K9 Sgt. David Ashburn and his family, before his death Friday.K9 Venture, 14, served as a dual-purpose Patrol/Narcotics K9 with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. He was purchased with the …

Died – 9/27/24 Officer Chad Mckinney K-9 officer found dead after going missing following historic flooding A K-9 officer in Tennessee was found dead after going missing following historic flooding, according to officials.The Erwin Police Department said K-9 Scotty went missing during Friday’s flood.“Scotty has been missing from the Bumpass Cove area since yesterday’s flood. He has a callus on …

Handler – Officer Bryan The Lebanon Police Department (LPD) is mourning the loss of beloved K9 Rush.Rush served as a narcotics K9 for the LPD from 2013 to 2019 alongside his handler K9 Officer Bryan.After Rush retired, the LPD said he enjoyed a fulfilling life filled with love and many treats from his family.“Our thoughts and prayers are with the …

Handler – Officer Jacob Brake Dickson County K-9 officer has died A beloved K-9 officer that served the Dickson County Sheriff’s Office has died, according to social media.The Dickson County Sheriff’s Office posted the announcement on their Facebook page. The dog, Deputy Ken, fell ill and died.“Please pray for his handler Jacob Brake and the sheriff’s office during this difficult …

Died 7/14/24 Bartlett P.D. Mourns K9 Jax Today we lost K9 Jax. He was retired due to medical issues which progressed after his retirement. Please keep the Bartlett Police Department K-9 unit in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the loss of one of their members.

Died – 7/2/24 Handler – Sgt. Stacey Bostwick Obion County Sheriff’s Office announces death of K9 Rowdy The Obion County Sheriff’s Office has announced the death of one of its K9s.K9 Rowdy, who was the partner to Sgt. Stacey Bostwick, died Tuesday. Rowdy “hunted down bad guys like no other,” the post said. “We appreciate Rowdy’s service, and he will …

Handler – Officer Bill Morgan Nashville police mourn death of retired K9 The Metro Nashville Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its retired K9s.MNPD said retired K9 Ruger has died.Ruger and his partner, Officer Bill Morgan, worked together to perform protective sweeps during some of Nashville’s largest events to ensure everyone’s safety.“He was an exceptional bomb detection …

Retired Jonesborough Police Department K9 Loki peacefully passes away The Jonesborough Police Department (JPD) announced on Wednesday in a social media post that retired K9 Loki passed away peacefully over the weekend.JPD said that Loki had served Jonesborough throughout his entire career and was responsible for hundreds of narcotic seizures. He was a multi-award winner in the Paws in Blue …