Tag Archives: VA

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 …

Handler – Audrell Ragland UPD announces passing of K-9 officer The University of Virginia Police Department says one of its K-9 officers has died. According to a tweet, K-9 Muki served with the police department for more than seven years as an explosives detection dog. There is no word on the cause of the 13-year-old dog’s passing.

Handler – Sergeant T. Barber  Retired Roanoke police K-9 passes away surrounded by loved ones A retired Roanoke police K-9 passed away last week. The Roanoke Police Dept. says Gunner passed surrounded by those that loved him after a long battle with a medical condition. Gunnar served the City of Roanoke from 2013 to 2021 at which point he retired …

Died 12/30/21 Handler – Officer Ryan Sheridan  Albemarle County Police Department mourns loss of K-9, Sultan The Albemarle Police Department announced Thursday the passing of K9 Sultan due to unforeseen medical concerns and terminal complications. With his deteriorating health, the department, along with the medical advice from a veterinarian and canine specialist, believed it was best to retire K9 Sultan …