Monthly Archives: September 2017

K9 Hooch – Tulsa, Oklahoma

Handler – Cpl. Chris Butterfield Tulsa Police Department mourns loss of K9 officer Hooch A beloved member of the Tulsa Police Department passed away over the weekend. The department is mourning the loss of 9-year-old K9 officer Hooch. Along with his handler, Cpl. Chris Butterfield, Hooch was responsible for 160 apprehensions. “There is no greater picture of love, commitment, courage …

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K9 Shadow – St. Charles Parish, Louisiana

Died – 9/9/17 Handler – Lt. Clint Patterson K-9 Shadow did her duty The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office and many others were hurt by the sudden death of Shadow, who passed away Saturday. A medium-sized, young border collie mix, Shadow trained earlier this year for her new position. Lt. Clint Patterson, was Shadow’s partner and handler.He said Shadow was …

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K9 Ike – Rowan County, North Carolina

Handler – Deputy Justin Nelson Rowan Sheriff’s K-9 passes away after nearly ten years of service Since 2009, Rowan County Sheriff’s Office K-9 “Ike” has been on the beat across the county, but now he is at rest. Ike passed away from medical issues this week, according to Sheriff Kevin Auten. During his time on the street Ike and his …

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K9 Chero – Clintonville, Wisconsin

Died 9/9/17 Handler – Sgt. Chris Wendorf K9 Chero Has Died It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of our K-9 Chero. K-9 Chero became very sick overnight on Friday and was taken to the Fox Valley Animal Referral Center for evaluation. While there, it was found that he had suffered from an illness that …

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K9 Blek – Queen Anne’s County, Maryland

Died 9/8/17 Handler – Deputy First Class Chris Ahearn K9 Blek answers last call Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office regretfully announced the passing of K-9 Blek, a black Malanois/German Shepherd mix. K-9 Blek passed away on Sept. 8. Blek was 4 years old and had a distinguished 3 year career with the Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff. According …

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K9 Marco – Medford, Massachusetts

DIED – 9/8/17 HANDLER – Officer Harold MacGilvray MEDFORD MOURNS THE LOSS OF K-9 HERO MARCO Marco, the Medford Police dog who participated in the manhunt of the Boston Marathon bombers, has died. The 12-year-old Belgian Malinois joined the force nearly eight years ago. Following graduation from the Massachusetts State Police patrol dog and narcotic detection classes, the K-9 was …

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K9 Rebel – Vancouver, Canada

Died – 9/7/17 Vancouver police dog Rebel dies suddenly Vancouver police are mourning one of their own after a canine officer died suddenly. Police tweeted about the sudden passing of Rebel, a German Shepherd who they described as a “warrior, friend and guardian of the night.” Rebel gained some fame last year when he took down a thief who had …

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K9 Arna – Atlanta, Georgia

Died 9/5/17 Handler – Senior Officer RJ Spearl Officer Jason Walker Atlanta K9 officer to be laid to rest Atlanta Police are preparing to lay one of their own to rest. K9 Arna served the City of Atlanta from 2006 until 2015. She and her partner Senior Officer RJ Spearl conducted more than 3,000 searches and had nearly 2,000 finds …

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K9 Sara – Cherokee County, Texas

Died – 9/5/17 1st Handler – Detective Martin Pepin 2nd Handler – Detective Brent Dickson Cherokee County K-9 Officer dies Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Officer, Sara, passed away on September 5, 2017. K-9 Officer Sara was born in November 2007 in Poland. She made her way to the United States to Jackson, Mississippi. She was ultimately recruited by the …

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K9 Marco – Gloucester, New Jersey

Died – 9/4/17 Handler – Sgt. Jason Flood K9 Marc Dies It is with deep regret that the Gloucester City Police Department announces the passing of retired Police K9 Marco. Last evening, K9 Marco passed away in his sleep at home, with his family. K9 Marco was the first K9 to join the Gloucester City Police Department when our unit …

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