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Died – 8/30/20 One of the most vital canine units in Laredo has died. The dog known as Chester died on Sunday, August 30th. Chester has been with the airport’s police team since 2016 and was the lone explosives detecting dog, as well as one of three currency detecting units. According to reports, Chester had been left unattended in a …

Died 8/4/20 Retired LPD K-9, Robbie, has passed away The Lubbock Police Department announced through social media the passing of retired LPD canine and honorary LPPA member, Robbie. Robbie passed away peacefully today, August 4. LPD issued the following statement on Facebook: Robbie served for many years as a dual purpose narcotics and patrol dog, helping safely apprehend hundreds of …

Died – 7/20/20 Handler – and Corporal Klinton Ellis County Sheriff’s Office police dog Blade dies On July 20, at around 5 p.m, Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Police Dog Blade passed away due to cancer. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of an Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Police Service Dog (PSD) Blade,” according to a …

Handler – Officer Kristin Uhlin Houston Police Department mourning K9 officer that served for 13 years The Houston Police Department is mourning a K9 officer that won several awards throughout her long career. Sita, the HPD Narcotics Division’s most senior K9, passed away earlier this month after being treated for health issues. She was just shy of 15 years old. …

Died 6/11/20 Handler – , Corporal Robert Rodriguez Memorial held for K-9 officer A final farewell was held this afternoon for a Donna Police K-9 who passed away. Canine Officer Honz served with the Donna Police Department for more than five years. Prior to that, Honz, was a military search and rescue canine in Afghanistan. Officer Honz’s handler, Corporal Robert …

Handler – Officer Steve Black Retired K9 Officer Paco mourned by Tyler police family A valued retired officer of the Tyler Police Department has died. K9 Officer Paco, the partner of Officer Steve Black for eight years, has died, according to Police PIO Andy Erbaugh. Paco had just retired in Nov. 2019, due to age and health issues, the department …

Died – 4/18/20 Handler – Sgt. Matthew Hricko. Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office mourns death of beloved K9 officer During his service as a deputy in the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, Officer Mike located more than $17,000,000 worth of street drugs and assisted in 300 arrests- and he did it all with a cheerful attitude and wagging tail. Mike …

Died 4/4/20 Handler – Deputy Gutierrez K-9 officer euthanized after attacking his handler in Floyd County. Angus, a K-9 officer assigned to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, was euthanized on Saturday after he attacked his handler and was shot. According to a social media post by the agency, the deputy was trying to load up Angus when the dog turned …

Died – 3/4/20 1st Handler – Deputy Albert Ortiz 2nd Handler – Deputy Aaron Skinner 3rd Handler – Deputy Derek Garretson Williamson County Sheriff’s Office The citizens of Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, the citizens of Williamson County and beyond are mourning the loss of one of their own, K9 Axel. Ten year, old newly retired Axel served with the Williamson …

Died – 2/13/20 Handler – Officer J. Hinojosa K-9 Anetka was with the Laredo Police Department’s K9 Unit. K-9 Anetka passed away due to medical complications. K-9 Anetka was a Belgian Malanois and had been with the department since April of 2012 proudly serving as a dual purpose Narcotics dog. She served the community alongside her partner and handler, Officer …