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Died – 2/17/25 Handler – Marshall Mirarchi An American hero has died.K9 Hurricane, a 16-year-old Belgian Malinois who was the most decorated dog in U.S. history, has passed away.“As much as we knew this time was coming there was no way to prepare. We miss him so much. A huge hole that can never be replaced,” his handler, Marshall Mirarchi, …

Died – 2/7/25 Handler – Deputy Roland Gervacio King County Sheriff’s Office mourns beloved retired K9 Frodo The King County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its retired K9s. K9 Frodo passed away passed away peacefully surrounded by his faithful handler and loving family.“Frodo joined the department in 2013 from Von Liche Kennels in California and trained …

Chelan County Mourns the Loss of Beloved K9 Reno The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of retired K9 Reno, who was laid to rest this morning, leaving behind a legacy of bravery and service. K9 Reno, a cherished member of the regional law enforcement community, served diligently from 2014 until his retirement in 2019.During his active years, Reno …

Died – 10/17/24 Handler – Officer Kendahl Metcalfe Arlington PD mourns the loss of beloved K9 Tara It is with profound sadness that the Arlington Police Department announces the passing of retired Police Narcotics Detection Canine (K9) Tara. End of Watch (EOW): October 17, 2024. K9 Tara fought bravely against an aggressive form of cancer but passed peacefully, surrounded by …

Died 9/7/24 Handler – Sgt. Ryan Starbuck Vancouver Police mourn the loss of retired K9 officer Ivar after notable career The Vancouver Police Department is mourning the death of retired K9 officer Ivar.VPD says Ivar served the department for nearly 8 years. Ivar retired in 2021 and continued to live with his former handler, Sgt. Ryan Starbuck and his family.“This …

Died – 8/30/24 Handler – K9 Ofc. Goodwin WWPD retired K9 Farel dies The Walla Walla Police Department is informing the community of the passing of retired K9 Farel. The Belgian Malinois passed away last Friday.Born in Slovakia on March 16, 2011, he traveled to the United States and began his police career in December 2012.Throughout K9 Farel’s career, he …

Died 8/8/24 Handler – Chief Rick Van Wyck Lewis County Sheriff’s Office announces death of retired K9 Axel The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office has announced the death of retired K9 Axel. The dog served in the sheriff’s office from February 2013 until his retirement in August 2021. K9 Axel died at home Aug. 8 while surrounded by the family of …

Died – 4/25/24 Handler – Ofc. Todd Belitz Spokane County Sheriff’s Office K9, dies unexpectedly Zeus, a Spokane County Sheriff’s Office K9, died unexpectedly on April 25. According to the sheriff’s office, the deputy who handled Zeus found the K9 had died in his sleep in his kennel overnight when he reported for work last Thursday morning. “K9 Zeus joined …

Handler – Deputy Beau Lamens Maddox, a former narcotics K9 in Grant County, passes away at 17 years old Beau Lamens’ demeanor might have seemed stoic during a phone conversation with Source ONE News, but the emotional undertones in his voice were detected when he spoke of his late canine friend, Maddox.Lamens, a longtime Grant County Sheriff’s deputy, was Maddox’s …

Handler – Corporal Dave DeLaRosa Retired K9 from Grant County dies due to health complications In an announcement Friday, Grant County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) announced the passing of retired K9, Grizzly, the first K9 brought to the force after the unit was restarted in 2016, serving for three years before retiring to the life of a family lap dog.According to …