Tag Archives: VT

Died 5/4/23 Handler – Lt. Jason Wetherby Retired St. Albans Police Department K9 dies A retired K9 officer and beloved veteran of the St. Albans Police Department has passed away, according to department officials. K9 Officer Wyatt died on May 4 after serving 10 years with his handler, Lt. Jason Wetherby, from 2009-19, according to a post on the St. …

Died 9/3/22 Handler – Trooper Nick Arlington Saying goodbye to well known VSP K-9 Maximus Police officers in Vermont are saying farewell to a K-9 that has passed away. Maximus captured hearts in 2016 when Trooper Nick Arlington posted a video of the dog helping him to wash the cruiser. Maximus jumping in and out of the hose stream brought …

Handler – Jason Schlesinger Vermont State Police remember K-9 Arrow A rescue dog turned Vermont State Police K-9 has died. The Vermont Police Canine Association says Arrow’s life started off “unfairly hard.” But he was rescued by Stronghold Shepherds in Wolcott and happily became a police pup. Arrow joined the force in 2012, and his handler was Jason Schlesinger. The …

‘Gentle Giant’ K-9 Tarawa is remembered for legendary career Handler – Trooper Sgt. Wayne Godfrey   A well-known and honored member of local law enforcement is being remembered this week. K-9 Tarawa died recently after serving for more than a decade with the Vermont State Police and the Bennington County Sheriff’s Department. Sgt. Wayne Godfrey of the Sheriff’s Department, his …

Died 1/12/21 Handler – Trooper Eugene Duplissis It is with an immense amount of sadness that we report the death of K9 Argus, retired from the Vermont State Police. We were honored to have K9 Argus protect the State of Vermont for a decade before his retirement last spring. K9 Argus was able to enjoy the last several months, surrounded …

Died – 8/11/20 Handler – Corporal Busby It is with the heaviest of hearts that we inform you of the passing of Vermont State Police Retired K-9 Vincent. K-9 Vincent spent his career with the State Police at the New Haven Barracks with his handler Corporal Busby. After many years of service K-9 Vincent retired to enjoy the rest of …

Died – 1/14/19 Handler – Cpl Dewey Colchester police dog, Tazor, who died after 12-year career Tazor’s death was announced by the Colchester police Monday night, Tazor retired Friday and died Monday at the home he shared with Dewey while surrounded by family, friends and fellow officers. Tazor will be missed by us all. Thank you everyone for your support, …

Died – 11/13/18 Handler – Chief William Dodge Vermont police K-9 dies unexpectedly A Vermont town police department is mourning the loss of a K-9 that died unexpectedly. The Times Argus reports the 6-year-old German Shepherd named Huey that served for the Barre Town Police Department suffered a back injury Nov. 13 and had to be put down. Dodge shared …

Died – 6/18/16 Vermont State Police Retired K9 Passes We’re sad to share the loss of K9 Casko. Casko passed away peacefully yesterday, following a courageous battle with cancer. Casko medically retired last fall, after a distinguished 11 year career serving the people of Vermont.

Died 1/29/16 K9 Betcha struck and killed by handlers cruiser K9 Betcha was accidentally struck and killed by his handler’s cruiser in Danby, Vermont. His handler was moving the patrol car forward when Betcha ran in front of it and was struck. Betcha had served with the Rutland County Sheriff’s Office for one year.