Tag Archives: TX

Retired Texarkana K9 officer dies at 13 Retired K9 Officer Boston has died at the age of 13, the Texarkana Police Department announced on Thursday.Boston served the police department from 2013 until his retirement in 2019. The police department said he was more than a working dog, he was a protector, partner and a loyal friend to his handler and …

Died 1/2/25 Handler – Officer Rittimann Midlothian mourns the loss of beloved K9 officer Vito It is with heavy hearts that the Midlothian Police Department announces the passing of one of our own. K9 Officer Vito, who faithfully served the citizens of Midlothian for five years, has lost his battle with a series of debilitating health issues. Yesterday Officer Vito …

Died 12/30/24 Handler – Officer M. Barnette Houston Police Department mourns K9 Blitz The Houston Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own, K9 Blitz, a Belgian-born police dog who ended his watch on December 30, 2024.K9 Blitz faithfully served the department alongside his partner, Officer M. Barnette, for four years.HPD stated that Blitz’s courage will never …

1st Handler – Ofc. Abrams 2nd Handler – Ofc. Lopez The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) announced the passing of K9 Ajax, a German short-haired pointer who served as a single-purpose narcotic service dog.”His faithful service to the City of Fort Worth and the greater DFW area will never be forgotten,” FWPD said in a statement.Ajax joined FWPD in 2017 …

Handler – Officer Anders Terrell Police mourn death of K-9 Officer The Terrell Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K-9 officers after he was diagnosed with an illness the department said was not survivable.On Saturday the department asked for thoughts and prayers as K-9 Officer Max was receiving a medical evaluation at Texas A&M Veterinary Center …

Died – 11/27/24 Handler – Deputy Derrick Johnson Retired Williamson County Sheriff’s Office K9 dies A longtime Williamson County Sheriff’s Office K9 has passed away. K9 Enzo passed away on Wednesday morning.Enzo began serving with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in 2013 and retired in 2021.Following his retirement, Enzo lived with his handler, Deputy Derrick Johnson.”K9 Enzo will be deeply …

Handler – Officer Chris Lynch Retired CCPD K-9 ‘Tanja’ dies, police department announces A beloved Corpus Christi Police Department K-9 has died, per the Corpus Christi Police Department Facebook page. The department’s Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Facebook page shared the news of the retired animal Monday night. She was 14. “It is with great sadness that we share the news …

Handler – Officer David Cole Killeen Police Department K9 Merlin dies after medical issue The Killeen Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K9s, Merlin.KPD announced on Tuesday, Sept. 10 that K9 Merlin had died after “experiencing a recent medical issue and receiving treatment”.Merlin joined the Killeen Police Department in March of 2016, said KPD, playing a …

Handler – Officer Tom Bugler North Richland Hills Police Department says goodbye to beloved K9 The North Richland Hills Police Department shared sad news on Tuesday afternoon that a beloved police dog has passed away.Breta was North Richland Hills’ K-9 that joined the department in 2012 and helped out police over a thousand times during her career. During her last …

Died 9/5/24 Handler – Deputy Crain K-9 Duc put to rest after sustaining critical spinal injury The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced the End of Watch for K-9 Duc who was put to rest today after sustaining a critical spinal injury. K-9 Duc (pronounced Duke) worked with the sheriff’s office until the end before he was put to rest with …