Tag Archives: WV

Died – 3/3/23 Handler – Sergeant Reynolds Beckley K-9 unit passed due to illness Deputy Chief David Allard reported the loss of a dear K-9 unit with the Beckley Police Department. K-9 Gema, a 6-year-old Belgian Malinois, passed Friday, March 3, 2023. Gema was partners with Sgt. Reynolds who had been taking care of Gema constantly during a serious illness. …

Died 1/15/23 Handler – Corporal Ryan Fox Sheriff’s office mourns K-9 bloodhound who died unexpectedly A sheriff’s department in West Virginia is mourning one of its beloved K-9 officers who died unexpectedly. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office said Waeylin, a 2-year-old bloodhound, died Sunday evening. The sheriff’s office said Waeylin experienced a stomach disorder and was rushed to a veterinarian’s …

Died – 11/2/22 Handler – Jessica Cale Retired Philippi PD K-9 passes away The Philippi Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its retired K-9s. K-9 Troll unexpectedly passed away Wednesday evening, according to a Facebook post from the Philippi Police Department. The post says he served the City of Philippi for four and a half years and …

Handler – Cpl. R.A. Stockett, Jr. Retired Preston County K-9 dies A retired K-9 who worked with the Preston County Sheriff’s Office has passed away. K-9 Okan retired from the PCSO in 2021. He continued to live with his handler, Cpl. R.A. Stockett, Jr., and his family until his passing.

Died – 9/16/22 Deputies – Straton & Rogers Cabell County Sheriff’s Office mourns unexpected passing of K-9 Nero The Cabell County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a K-9 officer. The Cabell County Sheriff’s Office announced that K-9 Nero passed away suddenly today, Sept. 16, 2022, due to an medical emergency. Nero joined the CCSO in 2018 and has …

Died 9/6/22 Handler – Officer D. Helms End of watch announced after death of Morgantown, West Virginia, Police K-9 from spinal disorder “It is with deep sadness that the Morgantown Police Department announces the end of watch for K-9 Hunter on this date,” the department announced in a news release. K-9 Hunter was certified at Shallow Creek Kennels and was …

Died – 8/27/22 Handler – Officer Clendenin West Virginia Police Department Mourns Loss Of K-9 Axel The funeral for Charleston K-9 officer Axel will take place Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Grand Hall of the Charleston Coliseum. Visitation will start at noon and is open to the public.According to city officials, Civic Center Drive will be accessible for Coliseum …

Handler – Sergeant S.K. Neal  Fayette County Sheriff’s Department mourns loss of K-9 On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department mourned the loss of one of their K-9s. Dutch Shepherd “Evo” was as a narcotics detection dog and served other ways with the county. Evo recently retired from patrol duties and lived his best life with his …

Handler – Sgt. Barry Lewis Retired Cabell County K-9 A-Tak passes away For nearly a decade, K-9 A-Tak helped keep residents of Cabell County safe. The sheriff’s office announced in a Facebook post Thursday that this dedicated public servant has passed away. “We are very sad to announce the passing of retired K-9 Deputy A-Tak,” the post said.. “A-Tak worked …

Died 7/11/20 Handler – Deputy Nate Klempa Marshall Co. Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of K9 Spartan The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their K9 officers. K9 Spartan has passed away.dur to cancer. Spartan was a 6-year-old giant schnauzer and a K9 for Marshall County Sheriff’s office. But above all of that, he’s his handler …