Monthly Archives: November 2017

K9 Lacey – Marshall County, Kentucky

Died 11/23/17 Retired Marshall County K-9 dies Lacey, a retired K-9 that served for the Marshall County, Kentucky Sheriff’s Office, has died. The sheriff’s department made the announcement. Lacey died on Thanksgiving morning. “She helped to seize numerous pounds of illegal drugs from our streets and communities. She was a valuable asset to the drug unit and the Marshall County …

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K9 Terror – Durban, South Africa

Handler – Sgt. Naidu Police force pays tribute to K9 Terror After serving eight years in the SAPS, police officers sadly bid farewell to their K9 partner, Terror, who will be remembered for his dedication and powerful skills he used in the fight against crime after he passed away from an illness, last week. Terror, a German Shepard, was acknowledged …

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K9 Killian, Middletown, Connecticut

Died – 11/20/17 Handler – Officer Marc DelMauro Middletown Police Department mourns loss of K9 For the second time in a little more than two months, the Middletown Police Department is mourning the loss of a beloved K-9. On Monday, the department honored K-9 Killian who was euthanized after being diagnosed with cancer several months ago. Killian, an 8-year-old black …

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K9 Layco Newport, Kentucky

Died – 11/19/17 Handler:  Sgt. Bruce Markus K9 Layco began working for the Newport Police Department in Newport Kentucky October 2008, he joined the staff of the Campbell County Detention Center June 2011.  Layco was the first ever K9 the Campbell County Jail had.  While working for the detention center, Layco assisted with cell extractions, cell searches and drug searches.  …

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K9 Ori – Antrim County, Michigan

Died – 11/17/17 Antrim County K9 killed in crash A newly hired Antrim County police dog was killed in a vehicle crash just a few weeks after his duties began. Ori, a 16-month-old German shepherd, was killed last Friday during a Kalkaska County training exercise. His handler was practicing off-lead obedience with the dog when Ori was struck by a …

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K9 Gunner – Washoe County, Nevada

Handler – Handler – Deputy Kimberlin Retired K9 named Gunner dies The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has announced the death of one of its retired police service dogs, K9 Gunner. K9 Gunner passed with his retired partner, Deputy John Kimberlin, by his side. K9 Gunner was born in Prague, Czech Republic in February of 2007 and initially trained for law …

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K9 Ray – Houston County, Minnesota

Died – 11/15/17 Handler – Lt. Trace Erickson ‘It’s a very tragic loss’: Houston County police dog killed by vehicle The Houston County Sheriff’s Office mourned the loss of its four-legged officer, who was killed Wednesday morning. K-9 Ray, an almost 2-year-old German shepherd, was found dead in rural Houston County near County Road 15 after getting struck by a …

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K9 Riley – Hillsboro, Oregon

Died – 11/9/17 Retired Hillsboro K-9 dies, police say goodbye A dog who served the Hillsboro Police Department for nearly six years has died, officers reported Thursday. K-9 Riley passed away Nov. 9 with his partner by his side at Dove Lewis Animal Hospital. Riley, a mix breed Terrier, was 15 years old and had retired from the police department …

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K9 Kaamo – Chesterfield, Virginia

Died – 11/15/17 Chesterfield Police remember Kaamo, the K-9 who saved a woman’s life The Chesterfield Police Department announced Thursday the passing of retired K-9 Kaamo. “[Kaamo] crossed the rainbow bridge this morning due to an inoperable malignant tumor,” a police spokesperson said. “Kaamo served the Chesterfield County Police Department from 2010 to 2015 as a patrol K-9.” The department …

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K9 Rex – Manassas, Virginia

Died – 11/10/17 Handler – Officer Shubert Retired Manassas police K9 Rex dies The Manassas City Police Department regrets to announce the death of retired K9 Officer Rex, a seven year veteran of the Manassas City Police K9 Unit.Rex worked a distinguished career, certified in patrol tactics and narcotics detection. Rex passed away peacefully Friday of an illness at the …

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