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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 …

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 …