Died 2/5/21 It is with heavy hearts we ask you to join us in remembering the life and service of retired Richmond Police K-9 “Sophie”. Sophie peacefully passed away in the presence of her loving family on February 5th, 2021. Sophie was a 15 year old, gentle Labrador Retriever whose excellent nose dedicated 5 years of service to aiding the …
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Died – 2/2/21 Handler – Sgt. Pennington Unfortunately we have to announce the passing of another one of our retired K-9s. K-9 Zidan passed away this morning with his former handler Sgt. Pennington by his side. K-9 Zidan retired from the Newport News Police K-9 Unit on May 22, 2017 after a distinguished career as a dual purpose member of …
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of K-9 Jinx (Ret.). Jinx retired from the Newport News Police K9 Unit on January 2, 2020 after 7 1/2 years of service to the City of Newport News. K9 Jinx was born in Charlotte, NC and joined the Newport News Police K-9 Unit in 2012. Jinx was certified …
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DIED – 1/20/21 HANDLER – Deputy Roger Pike NORTHAMPTON SHERIFF’S OFFICE DRUG DOG “MOLLY” FONDLY REMEMBERED The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office recently mourned the loss of Molly, a black Labrador retriever that served as the drug dog for the Northampton County sheriff’s office. Molly had seven different certifications and over her career went on 200 deployments and was called out …
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Died – 12/21/20 Handler – Captain R.M. Insana A Waynesboro woman led authorities on a 17-minute pursuit that ended with her and a male in custody, two law enforcement officers sustaining minor injuries, and a Staunton K9 dog dead. The incident unfolded at 8 p.m. Monday. Members of the Staunton Police Department and Augusta County Sheriff’s Officewere at the Staunton …
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Handler -Officer Moore The Richmond Police Department said goodbye to former patrol K9 Diesel, who died at the age of 11. RPD said K9 Diesel served eight years on the force, working with K9 Officer Moore for nearly five. Police said K9 Diesel was a fixture at many K9 demonstrations. He was also responsible for numerous apprehensions and firearm seizures …
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Died 12/5/20 Handler – Officer Nick Beane Please keep Officer Nick Beane and the Beane family in your thoughts and prayers as they prepare to say goodbye to their beloved K9 Tosca Saturday. Retired K9 Chief Tosca is a decorated member of the US Coastguard MRST. “I always knew this day would come but never knew it would be this …
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Died – 11/6/20 Handler – Sr. Trooper J. Nixon Virginia State Police mourning the loss of explosives detection dog Rudco Virginia State Police Officers are mourned the loss of a furry four-legged colleague on Sunday. Rudco, the explosives detection K9 passed away at the age of 12 on Friday. Rudco served with Virginia State Police with Sr. Trooper J. Nixon …
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Died – 10/4/20 Poquoson Police K9 dies after 7 years of service Poquoson Police say its K9, Rena, died Sunday after seven years of service with the department. Rena was 10 when she passed. “It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of K9 Rena. K9 Rena was an amazing partner and friend of the …
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Died 9/14/20 Handler – Officer Carlos Rolon Retired Alexandria Police K9 has died R.I.P. ‘Retired’ APD K9 ZigZag, served the Alexandria Police Department with distinction for 6 years having received 2 Valor Awards in 2013. ZigZag will be remembered for his loyalty and love for his job and handler. Rest easy K9 ZigZXag, you will never be forgotten and always …
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