Tag Archives: VA

K9 Blitz – Washington County, Virginia

Died – 6/10/19 Handler – Deputy Thomas Dula Beloved Washington County K-9, Blitz, dies Apprehending fugitives with outstanding warrants may sound intimidating, but it was all in a day’s work for Blitz, a Belgian malinois who served for several years as a K-9 with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. His handler, Deputy Thomas Dula, often rewarded him with vanilla ice …

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K9 Saber – Hampton, Virginia

Hampton K9 officer dies months after retirement Members of the Hampton Police Division remembered former K9 Officer Saber on Monday. The division posted on its Facebook page that Saber died, four months after he retired. Saber was on the job for 7 years. In that time he helped find a missing person who planned to hurt herself. He also was …

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K9 Rex – Virginia Beach, Virginia

Died – 5/8/19 Handler – Detective D. Kagel Virginia Beach Police Department mourns loss of accomplished K9 The Virginia Beach Police Department is mourning the loss of an accomplished interdiction K9. Rex passed died on Wednesday, May 8. Rex and his partner and handler, Detective D. Kagel, started out in Special Investigations in October 2008. During their career, they helped …

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K9 Leon – Herndon, Virginia

Handler – Officer – Ashman Herndon Police K9 Passes Away Herndon Police K9 Leon has died from cancer, the department reported over the weekend. Leon was medically retired back in February due to the illness. He died on Thursday. “The Herndon Police Department Honor Guard stands final watch over K9 Leon,” Herndon Police wrote on Twitter. “Thank you for your …

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K9 Sabot – Richmond, Virginia

Handler – Officer Wes Moore Retired RPD K-9 Sabot passes away A Richmond Police Department K-9 who served the community for eight years has passed away. Sabot served as a patrol K-9 with Officer Wes Moore from 2006 to 2014. He retired in 2014, but continued a loving relationship with his partner. Sabot will be remembered for his dedicated service.

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K9 Cojack – Hanover County, Virginia

Died – 3/9/19 Hanover County deputies mourn K9 Cojack after sudden death Hanover County Sheriff’s Office K9 Cojack passed away suddenly on Sunday, due to medical complications. North Carolina-born Cojack began his career in Hanover in December 2015. Cojack became certified with his human partner in December 2016 through the Virginia Police Work Dog Association. Cojack worked to locate missing …

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K9 Doby – Fairfax County, Virginia

Died – 2 22 19 K9 dog dies while responding to robbery in Hybla Valley A two-year-old K9 officer died Friday while helping to respond to an armed robbery in Hybla Valley, the Fairfax County Police announced. Doby, a K9 who had been with the FCPD since March 2018, stopped breathing and collapsed while responding to a call in the …

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K9 Jardo – Newport Beach, California

Died – 1/12/19 Handler – Det. Mike Fletcher Jardo, retired Newport Beach police dog has died A Newport Beach police detective has laid to rest his former partner, a loyal four-legged member of the force, the Police Department said. Jardo, a 14-year-old retired police service dog, was euthanized Saturday at Costa Mesa Animal Hospital as a result of deteriorating health, …

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K9 Ringo – Christiansburg, Virginia

Died – 1/2/19 Handler – Officer Chad Eversole Christiansburg police say goodbye to retired K-9 Christiansburg police have bid farewell to a member of the force. “It’s with heavy hearts that we say goodbye today to retired K9 Ringo,” the department stated. Ringo, a Belgian Malinois, moved to the United States from Holland when he was 14 months old, the …

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K9 Khaos – Stafford County, Virginia

Died – 12/30/18 Handler – Deputy Myers Stafford sheriff’s K-9 ‘Khaos’ dies The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is starting off the new year in mourning after the death of a K-9. Wednesday that Khaos, a nearly 10-year veteran of the department, died after battling some health issues.Khaos was credited with tracking missing people and apprehending criminals. He was also given …

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