Monthly Archives: February 2017

K9 Dash – Clark County, Washington

Died – 2/17/17 Handler – Deputy Seth Brannan Retired sheriff’s office K-9 Dash died Dash, a retired police dog who worked for the Clark County Sheriff’s Office from 2009 until retiring in 2013, died Friday, the sheriff’s office announced. Dash worked with sheriff’s Deputy Seth Brannan tracking suspects and drugs, and he participated in the regional SWAT team and wilderness …

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K9 Rocco – Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Died – 2/17/17 Handler – Officer Ron Waros Passing of K9 Rocco The Monroeville Police Department is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 officer Rocco on Friday 2/17/17 at the age of 12 years. Rocco served the MPD from 2006 to his retirement in 2014. Our hearts go out to Rocco’s handler, Ron Waros, and his family.

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K9 Kaybar – Amesbury, Massachusetts

Died – 2/16/17 Handler – Officer Thomas Nichols Beloved police K-9 laid to rest in Amesbury The Amesbury Police Department is mourning the passing of a beloved retired K-9. Kaybar was laid to rest Feb. 16 after a stoic battle with canine degenerative myelopathy. “Kaybar will be sorely missed by the Amesbury Police Department and his family,” the department said. …

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K9 Tundra – Jasper, Missouri

Died – 2/15/17 Handler – Cpl. Matt Smith Jasper County Mourns K9 Tundra K9 Tundra, a 5 year-old Weimaraner, who faithfully served the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 due a large tumor that grew in her esophagus and stomach. The tumor was discovered during a recent exam after K9 Tundra had lost a significant …

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K9 Niko – Richmond, Virginia

Handler – Officer Sammy Hernandez Retired Richmond Police K-9 passes away We share the sad news that retired K-9 Niko has passed away due to an illness. K-9 Niko was the dedicated partner of K-9 Officer Sammy Hernandez for seven years until Niko retired in 2016. Niko’s career was filled with success – which included the very last working dog …

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K9 Ranger – Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Died – 2/15/17 Handler – Sgt. Joseph Phelps It is with great sadness to inform all of you that on 02/15/17 @ approx. 0500 hrs. retired K-9 Ranger had a sudden deterioration in his health. Sgt. Joseph Phelps brought Ranger to the Animal Hospital of Rocky Hill to be evaluated for his sudden health change. Sgt. Phelps had to make …

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K9 Zorro – Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Died 2/15/17 Handler – Officer Stanley Wychock Former Wilkes-Barre K9 unit officer Zorro has died City police announced Wednesday that retired K9 officer Zorro has died. Zorro was retired in May 2016 to his handler Officer Stanley Wychock after serving the department since 2007. Zorro became ill toward the end of his career and required surgery. “Our condolences are extended …

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K9 Ivan – Essex County, Massachusetts

Died – 2/14/17 Handler – Lieutenant John Pickles CPWDA is sad to announce that Lieutenant John Pickles of the Essex County Sheriff’s Department announced with great sadness that his K9 work partner, and friend had to be laid to rest yesterday. K9 Ivan became sick with an unknown illness that he could not recover from. Together they had 73 suspect …

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K9 Arco – Garden City, Kansas

Died 2/14/17 2 communities mourn loss of Kansas police K9 Law enforcement authorities and residents in Finney County are mourning the loss of a beloved servant to residents in two Kansas communities. The Garden City Police department reported Tuesday retired Garden City Police K9 Arco had to be euthanized last week. Arco served the Garden City Police Department from August …

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K9 Foky – Elyria, Ohio

Handler – Officer Tom Baracskai Retired Elyria police dog Foky dies The Elyria Police Department is mourning the death of its retired police dog, Foky, a beloved member of the team. Foky was retired from police work in 2013 and given to his handler, Patrolman Tom Baracskai, where he lived out the rest of his life as a treasured pet. …

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