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Handler – Officer Morrison Arlington County Police Department mourns passing of K-9 The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) announced that one of its K-9s, Jax, passed away.The 10-year-old Belgian Malinois was a patrol and narcotics detection K-9 and served the department from 2015 to 2021.“It is with great sadness the Arlington County Police Department and the members of the K9 …

Died – 10/17/24 Handler – Sergeant Brett Schultz York-Poquoson Deputy Sheriff K9 ‘Saber’ died due to cancer Deputy Sheriff K9 ‘Saber’ died Thursday due to cancer, according to York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office.YPSO announced Saber’s cancer diagnosis in early October, as they found multiple tumors on his chest after he underwent emergency surgery. Additionally a tumor was removed from his spleen, showing …

Died – 9/20/24 K-9 dies after exposure to toxic substance Local law enforcement are mourning the loss of a K-9 who worked search and rescue cases across Hampton Roads.GARD K9 Search and Rescue said K9 Madison ‘Maddy’ died Friday after coming into contact with a toxic substance. It happened while she was conducting a search for law enforcement.Maddy has quite …

Died – 7/29/24 Nelson Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies after diagnosed with aggressive cancer The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the passing of one of its K-9s.The sheriff’s office reports that K-9 Gingo was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer last week and passed on Monday afternoon with his handler by his side.Gingo had only joined the Nelson County …

Died – 7/22/24 Handler – Master Deputy II Anthony “Tony” Natalzia Police Officers Salute K9 with Terminal Cancer on Her Final Walkout A devoted German shepherd named Candy has been a vital part of the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office since 2014, serving as their pioneering narcotics detection dog. Candy’s nearly decade-long service saw her conduct over 2,900 operational searches, leading …

Died – 4/2/24 Handler – Officer Kharmishia Phillip Fields Virginia K9 killed by gang members Authorities in Virginia are mourning the loss of a K9 officer they said was killed by gang members at a state prison.The Virginia Department of Corrections said K9 Riven died while protecting his assigned corrections officer, staff, and other inmates at Sussex State Prison Tuesday.According …

Died – 1/23/24 Handler – Officer Robin Robinson Richmond Police Department Mourns the Loss of Retired K-9 Sara In a sad turn of events, just days after the passing of retired K-9 Sarik, RPD mourns the loss of another retired police K-9, the beloved K-9 Sara.K-9 Sara served the community for ten years as a narcotics detection K-9 before retiring …

Handler – Officer Dan Conry Louisa County Sheriff’s Office announces passing of K9 Jinxe “The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office is sad to announce that a member of our first responder family,” they wrote in a Facebook post. “K9 Jinxe was laid to rest January 23, 2024, unexpectedly.”Jinxe’s handler, Dan Conry, is a long-standing member of the Grandview Fire Department and …

Handler – Officer Kevin Mills Richmond Police Department Mourns the Loss of Retired K-9 Sarik It is with great sadness that the department mourns the passing of retired RPD K-9 Sarik. Sarik served for seven years as a narcotics K-9 before retiring in 2018. He attended many community events throughout his career and was a loving and skilled partner. He …

Died 1/4/24 Handler – Trooper J.R. Lewis Retired Virginia State Police K9 passes away A former Virginia State Police K9 passed away on Thursday. K9 Ace served the Commonwealth and VSP for six years, according to VSP.He worked alongside his handler, Senior Trooper J.R. Lewis, until his retirement in 2017.