Died 11/3/15 Handler – Officer Josh Kelly K9 Helo Mourned The city police department is mourning the loss of police dog Helo. The dog, who was paired with handler Josh Kelly for seven years, passed away Nov. 3.Helo was 12 years old and he was retired from police service at the end of September when Kelly began work with his …

Died – 11/2/15 Handler – officer Jeremy Hoffman Four months into retirement, K9 Duke has died Just four months into his retirement, Duke, the Wheeling Police Department’s longtime K-9, died Monday.Duke served the department with his handler, officer Jeremy Hoffman, for nine years. The German shepherd retired in July and would have turned 11 on Dec. 12. “He just loved …

Died – 11/2/15 Handler – First Class constable Mathew Muletta Much loved Police dog Rumble dies Police dog Rumble has died after a brief battle with meningitis.The full statement follows: “Rumble was as tough as they come, but this battle was too much. It is a tragedy Rumble was unable to enjoy retirement with his handler Mat Muletta and family, …

Died – 11/1/15 Handler – Officer Dana Jagger Marion Police K9 dies after being struck by vehicle Marion police say that a K9 officer died Sunday after being struck by a vehicle. According to the Marion Police Department, Bella and her handler, Officer Dana Jagger, were camping in a remote area of Ross County when Bella, for an unknown reason, …