Monthly Archives: January 2016

K9 Kraken – Plaistow, New Hampshire

Died – 1/12/16 Handler – Sgt. Alec Porter Plaistow force mourns death of Kraken, the police dog The Plaistow Police Department is mourning the loss of its recently retired K-9, Kraken.The police dog that had a successful seven-year career before battling health problems and retiring early was put down Tuesday with his handler, Sgt. Alec Porter, by his side.“He was …

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K9 Mike – MWD

Died – 1/11/16 We regret to pass on that MWD Mike/V421 from Nellis AFB passed away today due to medical complications. Mike was an amazing example of what an MWD can be, and he will be sorely missed.

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K9 Krijger – Norfolk, Virginia

Died 1/11/16 Handler – Officer Jake Clark Police dog shot and killed during overnight officer-involved shooting Norfolk police say one of their police dogs was shot during an officer-involved shooting and died overnight. Officers say this all started Sunday night on Land Street, just off Virginia Beach Boulevard between Poplar Hall and Newtown Roads. Police say shortly before 6 p.m., …

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K9 Capone – Carlinville, Illinois

Died – 1/11/16 Handler – Officer Jack Wofford R.I.P. Capone: Carlinville’s effective police dog is fondly remembered Over 100,000 views and more than 500 comments resulting from the Carlinville Police Department’s K9 passed away. The announcing of the the death of its police dog and responses from the community shows the standing that Capone the Belgian Malinois had in the …

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K9 Jethro – Canton, Ohio

Died – 1/10//16 Handler – Officer Ryan Davis Canton K9 dies after being shot A gun battle between police and a man suspected of breaking into a grocery store early Saturday morning left the suspect with a gunshot wound to his ankle and a police K-9 fighting for his life and later died. “There’s not a doubt in my mind …

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K9 Goliath – Van Buren County, Michigan

Died – 1/10/16 Handler – Sergeant Tony Evans Van Buren County police dog loses battle with cancer A Van Buren County Sheriff’s police dog is being mourned after losing a battle with cancer. He had been diagnosed with cancer just two weeks before, according to the department.Goliath, who had been on the force for 10 years, died last weekend. Goliath …

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K9 Tex – Petersburg, Virginia

Died – 1/10/16 Handler – Corporal Myron Green Petersburg Sheriff’s Office mourning the loss of K-9, Tex The Petersburg Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of K-9, Tex, after he passed away Sunday morning. Tex was an Explosive Detection K-9 and had been with the Sheriff’s Office since 2009. His death was attributed to causes in which German Shepherds often …

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K9 Koda – Tampa, Florida

Died 1/8/16 Handler – K9 Master Patrol Officer Sandy Learned K9 Who Caught Cop Killer Mourned The Tampa Police K9 credited with capturing the man who shot and killed Cpl. Mike Roberts in 2009 has died. The police department announced the dog’s passing on its Facebook page Friday, noting great sadness at the loss of the retired four-legged hero. “You …

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K9 Ares – Orangeville, Canada

Died – 1/8/16 Handler – Const. Tom Dellelce Police mourn ‘valuable member’ of force’s death Whether it was finding illicit drugs, missing persons or recovering stolen property, Ares was always willing to help Orangeville police sniff around. Now, police officers in Orangeville are mourning the death of the nine-year member of its canine unit. On Friday (Jan. 8), police reported …

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K9 Bart – Bonneville County, Idaho

Died 1/7/15 Handler – Sgt. Chris Smith K9 Bart Passes Away K9 Bart is an 12‐year‐old Belgian Malinois handled by Bonneville County Sgt. Chris Smith. Bart has served since 2005. He is also a dual‐purpose dog, and is trained in narcotic detection and criminal apprehension for the sheriff’s office.

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