Tag Archives: VA

K9 Max – Portsmouth, Virginia

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 …

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K9 Diesel – Prince William, Virginia

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 …

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K9 Vinny – Newport News, Virginia

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 …

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K9 Riso – Albemarle County, Virginia

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 …

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K9 Niko – Prince William County, Virginia

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 …

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K9 Icon – Hampton, Virginia

K9 Handler – Quesenberry Hampton Police mourns loss of retired K9 Icon, the beloved retired Police K9 for the City of Hampton, has died. The department on its Facebook sent out the news over the weekend. “After many years of service with the Hampton Police Division, Icon lived a peaceful life in retirement with his handler, MPO Quesenberry and family. …

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K9 Havoc – Newport News, Virginia

Died – 7/30/19 Handler – Wright Newport News Police mourning loss of retired K9 A retired K9 officer with the Newport News Police Department passed away Tuesday, according to the department’s Twitter. K9 Havoc served the City of Newport News for more than 11 years. His partner, MPO Wright, purchased him for $1 after his retirement.

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K9 Koda – Arlington County, Virginia

Died 6/29/19 RIP: Arlington says goodbye to two K9 officers Arlington County Police said goodbye to two of its most loyal officers Saturday: K9 Charly and K9 Koda. Police say the two dogs both served the department from 2007 to 2015. They ask the public to keep the K9’s handlers in your thoughts.

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K9 Charly – Arlington County, Virginia

Died 6/29/19 RIP: Arlington says goodbye to two K9 officers Arlington County Police said goodbye to two of its most loyal officers Saturday: K9 Charly and K9 Koda. Police say the two dogs both served the department from 2007 to 2015. They ask the public to keep the K9’s handlers in your thoughts.

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K9 Cleo – Albemarle County, Virginia

Died – 6/24/19 Handler – Officer Bill Saulle Albemarle County Police Mourn Loss of K-9 after Years of Service The Albemarle County Police Department is mourning the loss of its beloved K-9, Cleo. who was an 11-year-old black lab that came to the ACPD in March of 2014. Before her tenure with the ACPD The explosives and weapons deterrent dog …

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