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Died – 5/29/20 Handler – Office Krant K9 Roke (Retired) E.O.W. 29 May 2020. K9 Rroke previously worked with the Chesterfield County Police Department and was partnered with Office Krant.

Lee County, Virginia Sheriff Gary Parson said one of his deputies is recovering after he was attacked by his K-9. The K-9, a Belgian Malinois named “Lolek” was the department’s only one. Sheriff Parsons said the attack happened at the deputy’s home in Jonesville as he was trying to put the K-9 in his kennel. He added that the pair …

Died – 5/15/20 Handler – Fire Investigator Gomes K9 Taylor, a black Labrador retriever, joined the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue as an accelerant-detection K9 in 2008. She, was partnered with fire investigator Gomes her entire career. K9 Taylor proudly served the citizens of Hampton until her retirement in 2019. K9 Taylor had the distinction of being the longest …

Died 5/11/20 Handler – Officer Wayne Billhimer Department of Game and Inland Fisheries mourns the loss of K9 officer The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) is mourning the loss of a four-legged officer. DGIF said on Monday that K9 Justice, a nine-year veteran of the department’s Conservation Police K9 program passed away after a bout with cancer. K9 …

Died – 3/27/20 Handler – Deputy Seay Spotsy Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of K-9 Argo It is with heavy heart that the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of K9 Argo. Argo succumbed to an illness this morning. Argo was a 6.5 year old Shepherd/Mal mix who began his career with the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office in April of 2015. …

Died – 3/9/20 Handler – Master Police Officer B.D. Davis Portsmouth Police K9 dies after years as a narcotics detection dog An almost 9-year-old police K9 has died after years of service with the Portsmouth Police Department. K9 Max died Monday night, according to the Portsmouth Fraternal Order of Police – FOP Gosport Lodge 20. “Max, you will be missed …

Died – 1/10/20 Handler – Officer Jennings Prince William police mourn loss of K9 ‘Diesel’ It is with sorrow we announce the passing of Retired K-9 DIESEL. K-9 Diesel was a loyal partner & faithful companion to Ret. MPO Jennings. They served together from May 2009 until August 2015 and as a team, retired together. K-9 Diesel closed his eyes …

Died – 11/1/19 Retired Newport News police K-9 dies A retired member of the Newport News K-9 United, Vinny, passed away Friday morning. In a Facebook police, the police unit said K-9 Vinny was a single purpose Narcotic Detection canine assigned to the Organized Crime Division. He worked for the division for about two years after being donated to the …

Died 9/9/19 Handler – Master Police Officer Hooper Albemarle County announces passing of police K9 The Albemarle County Police Department announced the passing of K9 Riso. Riso passed away on Sept. 9 after battling cancer. He had served with the Albemarle County Police Department since 2015. The department passed its thoughts and sincere condolences to his partner, Master Police Officer …

K9 Niko – Prince William County, Virginia Died 8/31/19 Handler – Sgt. Mike Szalach Prince William County police mourn the death of K9 Officer Niko Prince William County police are mourning the death of K9 Officer Niko on Aug. 31. Niko, an 8-year-old German shepherd, recently suffering from a debilitating spinal condition. “He passed peacefully, with his partner, Sgt. Mike …