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Died – 12/8/23 Chesterfield Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies on duty The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office has announced that one of its drug detection dogs died while on duty. According to the sheriff’s office, 2-year-old K-9 Cooper was with his handler performing his routine duties at the Chesterfield County Jail on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 8 when he suddenly had …

Died 11/20/23 Handler – Deputy Smusz Retired Botetourt County K9 passes away The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its retired K9s, Jaap.Deputy Jaap passed away on Monday, Nov. 20, and served the community fearlessly. He was described as “a loyal companion and an invaluable member” of the team. In 2017, Jaap began his career …

Handler – Master Deputy II Anthony Natalzia Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office has final walkout for Candy, K9 diagnosed with cancer The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office held a final walkout Monday morning for one of its K9 dogs, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Candy, a German shepherd, was diagnosed last week and the disease has progressed quickly. She was the …

Died – 9/27/23 Handler – Trooper Brydge VSP explosive detective K-9 dies A Virginia State Police Explosive Detective K-9 died Wednesday with his handler by his side.Canine Aron Badge 104 served the Commonwealth and VSP for over 6 years, where he and his handler, Trooper Brydge, worked in the Culpeper and Appomattox divisions.The police department says due to a terminal …

Handler – Sergeant Josh Wine Retired K-9 Pershing passes in Spotsylvania It is with a heavy heart that the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of retired K9 Pershing. K9 Pershing faithfully served Spotsylvania with his partner Sergeant Josh Wine from 2012 to 2017. K9 Pershing served as a dual purpose patrol and explosives detection canine. He required a certain …

Died 8/9/23 Handlers – Deputy Patterson and Deputy Alejandro Franklin County Sheriff’s Office remembers beloved K-9 after unexpected death Staff with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office are mourning the loss of a beloved K-9. K-9 Sasha died Wednesday from an unexpected medical condition while being boarded at a local veterinarian’s office. The five-year-old German Shepard began serving Franklin County in …

Died – 8/7/23 Handler – Officer John Adamczyk Beloved Pentagon K-9 officer Quintin loses cancer battle, leaves behind legacy The Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) announced Monday that beloved retired K-9 Officer Quintin had lost his ongoing battle with cancer. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of one of our own, retired K-9 Quintin, Aug. …

Handler – Sgt. McGinnis Farewell to K-9 Thor in Spotsy It is with a heavy heart the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of K9 Thor. K9 Thor faithfully served the communities of Spotsylvania and Orange with his partner Sergeant McGinnis. This was a formidable K9 team who served from November 2013 to May 2020 solving multiple cases together.K9 Thor …

Died 4/19/23 Handler – Officer Myron Green Petersburg Police K-9 ‘Maverick’ dies The Petersburg Police Department says a 9-year-old K-9 has died. “Maverick was the faithful partner of Officer Myron Green,” the police department said. He served as an ordnance and weapons detection K-9 from 2014 until he died on Wednesday, April 19.“Maverick was successful in locating weapons and assisting …

Handler – SERGEANT MITCHELL HARRISON Loyal and Courageous Retired Buena Vista Police K9 Dies It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of a beloved and faithful companion. Bady, retired from serving our community in 2020, having been with the Buena Vista Police Department for five years. Typical of a German Shepard, he was loyal and courageous, but …