Tag Archives: VA

Died – 2/1/23 K9 Odin passes away K9 Odin with the Windsor Police Department passed way on Wednesday due to bloat after being rushed to the veterinarian.

Died 1/20/23 Handler – Officer Hagen Chesterfield Police K-9, ‘Kona,’ unexpectedly dies A dedicated K-9 member of the Chesterfield Police Department suddenly passed away Friday morning. The department made the announcement on Facebook later in the day.“It is with great sadness that we share the loss of a terrific and dedicated servant to Chesterfield County,” the police department said. The …

Handler – Master CPO Richard Howald Beloved K9 dies after 9 years of service K9 Scout was a yellow Labrador Retriever who served as a K9 for the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. She arrived as part of the three-dog K9 team in 2011 which started the current DWR K9 program. DWR Conservation Police and Master CPO Richard Howald worked …

Died – 7/25/22 Handler – Lt. Terry Dameron ‘End of Watch’: Franklin Co. to honor 15-year-old K-9’s service with motorcade After protecting and serving the southwest Virginia community for a number of years, it’s almost time for retired K-9 Rex to “cross the Rainbow Bridge,” according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say 15-year-old Rex is experiencing mobility issues …

Handler – Trooper J. Campbell Virginia State Police K9 dies of smoke inhalation A Virginia State Police K9 died after suffering “severe smoke inhalation.” K9 Odin’s handler stopped at the Virginia State Police Area Office in Buckingham County while on patrol, and Odin stayed in his crate. A fire started inside the vehicle, and K9 Odin suffered “severe smoke inhalation”. …

Died – 6/18/22 Fairfax County Says Goodbye To Good Boy Officer A patrol dog that served with the Fairfax County Police Department for nearly a decade died over the weekend. Comak, who served the department from 2010 until 2019, died on Saturday, June 18. He was 14 years old. Comak lived with his former handler’s family after he retired, where …

Died – 5/28/22 Covington Police mourn loss of beloved and dutiful K9 Gera On Saturday, the Covington Police Department said goodbye to a special, four-legged law enforcement officer — K9 Officer Gera. According to officials, the department’s “beloved and dutiful German Shepherd” got sick last weekend and was brought to an animal hospital in Roanoke, where she underwent emergency surgery …

Died – 3/28/22 Handler – Officer Joshua Parsons Norton K9 ‘Sarge’ passes away with handler by his side Norton K9 “Sarge” died Monday with his handler from the Norton Police Department by his side, the department said on Facebook. Sarge suffered from an illness and despite hospitalization passed away peacefully Monday. Sarge had a few handlers with the department before …

Handlers- Officer Ridenour and Sergeant Merrell Farewell to retired City Police K9 Loki With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of retired K9 Loki. K9 Loki had a successful career with two handlers, Officer Ridenour and Sergeant Merrell. After retirement, K9 Loki enjoyed life as part of the Ridenour family. To K9 Loki, thank you for your loyalty, dependability, and …

Died – 2/12/22 Handler – Officer Bradley Boyce  HPD announces retired K-9 death The Harrisonburg Police Department announced that their retired K-9 Max passed away February 12, 2022, after a sudden decline in health. He was 12 years old. In a post, HPD said K-9 Max was an integral part of the K-9 Unit from 2010 until 2020. He was …