Monthly Archives: June 2016

K9 Scribbles – Fountain, Colorado

Died 6/7/16 Handler – Sgt. Dan Anthony Retired Fountain K9 Scribbles has died Retired Fountain police K9 Scribbles has died, the department said in a news release Tuesday. The department’s second K9, Scribbles started working with Sgt. Dan Anthony in 2009. Five years later, the K9 retired because of back problems “but continued to live with his handler due to …

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K9 Crash – Sacramento, California

Died – 6/7/16 Handler – Officer Steve Thomson Retired K9 dog Crash dies in his sleep after 4 years of service The Sacramento Police Department is mourning the death of retired K-9, Crash, who died in his sleep on Tuesday at the age of 10. Born in Czechoslovakia, Crash began with the department in January of 2009, serving with Officer …

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K9 Duke – Bradenton, Florida

Died 6/6/16 Handler – Officer Kenneth Magown II Bradenton police K9 Duke dies The Bradenton Police Department announced that one of its retired Bradenton Police K9s died Monday. The K9 named Duke was euthanized Monday, according to Bradenton Police Lt. James Racky. Duke retired in 2011 due to an on-duty hip injury. “He had other medical issues, and it was …

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K9 Bretagne – Harris County, Texas

Died – 6/7/16 Handler – Denise Corliss Last known 9/11 search and rescue dog laid to rest When it was time to say goodbye, she was given a hero’s farewell. Firefighters and rescue workers lined the sidewalk as her body, draped in an American flag, was carried out. Tears streaked down some faces. Bretagne, believed to be the last surviving …

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K9 Rex – San Juan, Texas

Died – 6/4/16 Handler – Officer Juan Luis Cerrillo Jr. San Juan officer left K-9 partner in hot car, killing the dog Investigators arrested a San Juan K-9 officer on Saturday, when the policeman left his K-9 partner unattended in a police car — killing the dog. Investigators with the McAllen Police Department charged San Juan police Officer Juan Luis …

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K9 Leo – Carmel, Indiana

Died 6/3/13 Handler – officer Brian Schmidt Carmel police dog will be honored A former police dog in Carmel will be honored after he died from a large mass in his abdomen. Leonidas “Leo” was a mixed-breed dog — English Labrador and Bull Terrier — born in 2010 in Holland, according to a news release. During surgery, according to the …

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K9 Kayo – Visalia, California

Died 6/2/16 Handler – Deputy Burch Retired police dog passes away Sheriff Mike Boudreaux announced the death of Kayo, a retired police dog. Kayo served the department from 2006-2012. His handler was Sheriff’s Deputy Doug Burch, stationed out of Visalia Headquarters Patrol. “Our hearts go out to Deputy Burch and all the K-9 handlers who worked with him and Kayo,” …

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K9 Brock – Rhode Island Department of Corrections

Died 6/1/16 Handler – Officer Anthony Lucca Passing of K9 Brock CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of K9 Brock who was partnered with Officer Anthony Lucca. K9 Brock worked for the Rhode Island Department of Corrections and was 7 years old at the time of his passing . Photo was taken last week at the MAPWDA training seminar. …

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