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Died 8/30/19 Handler – Deputy Danny Ragsdale Veteran police dog that helped sniff out drugs dies A former police dog that helped sniff out drugs in Bosque and Hill counties has died. Buck, 11, died Aug. 30 after a veterinarian discovered masses covering his spleen. The Dutch Shepherd was a military K-9 before he was acquired by the Bosque County …

Died 8/7/19 Frisco police to hold public ceremony for fallen K-9 A public ceremony honoring the life and service of K-9 Boris will be held at 9 a.m. on Aug. 26. The service will be held at Ruff Range Dog Park, located at 5335 4th Army Memorial Drive in Frisco. On Aug. 7, 2019, Frisco Police Department K-9 Officer Boris …

Died – 6/23/19 Handler – Deputy Andrew Marcum Deputy mourns the loss of canine partner Guadalupe County K9 Deputy Andrew Marcum had only known his partner for a short while before the canine officer suddenly died. Canine Rex was six years old when he was found dead in his kennel about 8 p.m. on Sunday. The loss struck Marcum and …

Died – 4/23/19 K9 Dies After 3 Years With Fort Worth Police Department A K9 patroller who had been a part of the Fort Worth Police Department for three years died Tuesday. FWPD tweeted photos of Bak, who suffered from Systemic Lupus Erythematosis. He was born May 14, 2014 and joined the police team April 14, 2016.

Died 3/25/19 Handler – Officer Robert Pemberton Complete with ‘pawbearers,’ Final Bow to honor K-9 officer The Greenville Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, K-9 Rex. Complete with “pawbearers,” Rex’s “Final Bow” will take place on April 2. The public is encouraged to attend and bring dog toys, which will be donated in memory of …

Died – 3/5/19 Handler – Officer Alexandria Leal Mission Police Officer Says Goodbye to Beloved K-9 Partner – Officer Alexandria Leal A Mission Police K-9 officer passes away after battling a lengthy illness. Officers and community members gathered this morning honoring K-9 Officer Cezar for his 8 years of service. Officer Alexandria Leal, Mission PD K-9 Handler, “Thank you for …

Died – 2/7/19 Handler – Officer Jeffrey Michael K9 Diesel Died On the evening of February 7, 2019, Senior Police Officer Jeffrey Michael had to allow his retired partner to cross the rainbow bridge. K9 Diesel and Officer Michael rode together from 2011 to 2016, massing 157 captures and numerous evidence finds. He retired in 2016 and has since been …

Died – 2/5/19 Handler – Corporal Brock Gruner Retired Lubbock Police K9 Riki passes away from unexpected illness A four legged member of Lubbock’s finest passed away Tuesday night. Riki, a longtime narcotics dog with the Lubbock police Department died from an unexpected illness. Riki retired last July after four years of service in drug seizures and patrol arrests. He …

Plano Police K9 Passes Away After ‘Long Illness’ A beloved Plano police K9 has passed away after battling what the department calls a “long illness.” Plano police announced the passing of K9 Dio, a sable German Shepherd from the Czech Republic. He started his career with the department in August 2015 and retired last September.Police said Dio was credited for …

Died 1/25/19 BCSO K9 killed; chase suspect shot several times following multi-county pursuit A chase that started in Karnes County ended with a 38-year-old man in critical condition and a BCSO K9 dog shot and killed in West Bexar County. Karnes County Sheriff Dwayne Villanueva said the chase started off as a routine traffic stop with Karnes City police. The …