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Died 4/26/21 Handler – Officer Jason Crawford Mesquite K9 officer killed while chasing armed robbery suspects The Mesquite Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its police dogs killed in the line of duty Monday morning. It happened around 2:30 a.m. as officers were helping the Balch Springs Police Department chase several armed aggravated robbery suspects. They deployed …

Handler – Officer Hastings “It is with a heavy heart that the Granbury Police Department announces the passing of Narcotics K9 Ben. Ben served our community along with his handler, Officer Hastings, from 2012-2019. During that time Ben was assigned to the Granbury Independent School District. “Ben quickly became the unofficial school mascot and could always be found among crowds …

In July 2018, Juma and Constable Kelly Smith became partners and best friends when she was donated to Wood County by K9 Officers (www.K9officers.org). K9 officers, a non-profit organization was formed by Rocky and Shannon Smith to provide police K9s, handler training and equipment to law enforcement agencies. They probably had no idea the impact they would make on the …

Died – 1/24/21 Handler – Officer Revia Beaumont Police mourn death of K9 ‘Hutch’ “It is with great sadness that the Beaumont Police Department reports that K9 Hutch passed away on January 24, 2021. Hutch became suddenly ill and was rushed to the hospital where he passed away in the early morning hours with his handler and family by his …

Handler – Officer Ron Catlin Retired Dallas Police Officer Ron Catlin has just experienced one of the hardest times of his life: saying goodbye to his beloved K9 partner, Barna. Sadly, 11-year-old Barna was recently euthanized after suffering from kidney failure. Test results showed blood in her stomach from the liver, which was most likely cancer. Catlin and Barna had …

Died – 11/14/20 The Fort Worth Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its retired K-9 officers Saturday. The department says Joekel lost his battle with cancer and severe hip dysplasia. Joekel served with the police department from 2013-2018. He assisted in the recovery and seizure of thousands of dollars in illegal narcotics, apprehended felons and located guns …

Died – 10/6/20 Handler – Officer Armando Aguilar A Laredo police K- 9 officer has been placed on administrative duties following the death of his dog, authorities said Wednesday. Officer Armando Aguilar, a 9-year veteran police officer, has been placed on administrative re-assignment for the death of his partner Turbo, a 4-year-old Dutch Shepherd that was with LPD for about …

Died -10/3/20 Handler – Officer Adrian Guerra Mission K9 officer dies after seven years in service The Mission Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. On Saturday, the City of Mission announced that K9 Officer Roxy died at age of 9. Roxy spent seven years with the Mission Police Department and worked on several assignments during …

Died 10/1/20 Handler – Cpl. Ryan Collins Retired drug dog passes away The City of Robinson is mourning the loss of a former police K9 officer. Darth was a narcotic detection canine for the Robinson Police Department alongside his handler Cpl. Ryan Collins. After starting in 2011, the black Labrador retired from RPD in Jan. 2019. Officials announced Darth died …

Handler – Senior Corporal Armando Dominguez allas police say a retired K9 officer has passed away. Mirko had an incurable illness, and today his partner and other officers honored him as he was escorted to the veterinarian to be laid to rest. He had been with the department for seven years and just retired in May. Mirko helped his partner …