Handler – Deputy Jason Whittier Police K-9 dead after ‘unfortunate incident’ in Cache County The death of a police K-9 was being investigated in Cache County. A prepared statement released by Sheriff Chad Jensen stated that “an unfortunate incident” happened over the weekend with Endy, one of the department’s police dogs. “Because of this incident, Endy passed away. I have …
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K9 Rossko – St. George, Utah
Died – 8/24/16 Handler – Officer Watson St. George Police Mourn Loss of K9 Officer St. George police are mourning the death of one of their K9 officers. “Rossko” died Wednesday night from complications of Gastric dilatiation-volvulus, commonly known as “Bloat”. That’s when the stomach twists and damages the internal organs of a dog. Officers say Rossko made a big …
Read More »K9 Thomas – Salina, Utah
Died – 6/23/16 Handler – Police Chief Eric Pratt Salina Police Say Goodbye To Their Very First K-9 Officer Summit County Sheriff’s deputies and officers with the Salina Police Department are mourning the loss of their very first K-9 officer who passed away Thursday afternoon. K-9 Officer Thomas passed away at him home, two years after retiring. Thomas started his …
Read More »K9 Aldo – Unified Police Department, Utah
Died 4/27/16 Handler – Officer Lovato Unified Police K-9 Shot And Killed In Line Of Duty A Unified Police K-9 has been shot and killed in the line of duty. Aldo, a veteran police dog which had been on the Unified Police force for four years, was being used to a clear a house at 4303 South 730 East while …
Read More »K9 Zoro – Grantsville, Utah
Handler – Sgt. Mike Jones Grantsville’s first police dog dies Grantsville police paid their last respects to one of their own Tuesday. About two dozen officers lined the street and stood at attention as Grantsville Police Sgt. Mike Jones carried the body of his partner, Zoro, a 14-year-old Belgian Malinois, draped in an American flag, to the West Jordan Animal …
Read More »K9 Capone – Salt Lake City, Utah
Died – 10/14/15 Handler – Ben Ricks Unifed police mourning the loss of K-9 officer The Unified Police Department is mourning the loss of a K-9 officer. The dog named Capone, lost his battle with cancer. Capone served on the force since 2011 and helped take countless criminals off the street. He also helped get illegal narcotics from being sold …
Read More »K9 Pajko – Cedar City, Utah
Died 8/12/15 Handler – Officer Jason Thomas Police mourn unexpected passing of K9 ‘Pajko’ The Cedar City Police Department announced Wednesday that Pajko, a K9 officer with the force, had died unexpectedly at the age of 5. A press release from The Friends of Iron County Police K9 states the death has “come as a great shock to all involved”, …
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