Tag Archives: TX

K9 Jola – Jim Wells, Texas

Died – 8/10/15 Handler – Deputy Latham Roldan K9 Officer dies and it’s handler is fired A police dog left in a hot car dies now his handler is out of a job. According to the Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Department Latham Roldan has been relieved of his duties. Investigators say Roldan left his K-9 partner named Jola in his …

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K9 Rocky – Austin, Texas

Died – 8/5/15 Handlers – Sgt. Mutchler & Officer Ramos Retired Austin police K9 Rocky loses battle with cancer Austin Police Department K9 Rocky passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2015, after a battle with cancer. Rocky was a 12 year-old black Labrador mix who served the citizens of Austin in the Criminal Interdiction Unit from 2012 to 2014. Rocky …

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K9 Tyler – Houston, Texas

Died – 7/23/15 Police dog dies from complications due to heat, vet says Houston Community College’s first ever police dog has died. Tyler, a 2 1/2-year-old German shepherd, died July 23, according to HCC Police Chief Greg Cunningham. “The vet said it was complications due to heat,” Cunningham said. The internal investigation into the dog’s death is still ongoing, according …

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K9 Neeko – Rockwall, Texas

Died 6/21/15 Patrol K-9, Neeko, passes away due to cancerous tumor On June 21, the Rockwall Sheriff’s Office’s only patrol canine, K-9 Neeko, passed away due to a cancerous tumor that ruptured on his spleen. His death was sudden and unexpected. K-9 Neeko was almost 9 years old and was still on active duty at the time of his death.  Neeko …

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K9 Bruno – Brownsville, Texas

Died – 4/23/15 Handler – Officer Juan Villarreal K9 Bruno Dies from heat stroke A Brownsville police officer was charged with the death of his K-9 partner. Investigators said the officer failed to follow protocol. The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation. They handed the case to the district attorney who filed a charge of animal cruelty against the …

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