Monthly Archives: February 2018

K9 Daisy Mae – Strafford County, New Hampshire

Died 2/18/18 Handler – Deputy Keith MacKenzie One of the most storied K-9s in New Hampshire law enforcement history passed away Police in Strafford County are mourning the loss of Daisy Mae, a bloodhound known for her ability to track down dangerous criminals on the run. Daisy Mae passed away Sunday due to medical complications from the tick-borne disease anaplasmosis. …

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K9 Ralph – Scotland

Handler – Sergeant Simon Young Thousands share outpouring of grief for beloved Scots police dog after he passes away Ralph spent seven years fighting crime alongside Police Sergeant Simon Young and was named UK National Police Dog Champion 2010 before retiring to live with the cop and his family Ralph joined the force in 2008 and spent seven years in …

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K9 Johny – Windsor Locks, Connecticut

CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of retired police K9 Johny of the Windsor Locks Police Department. K9 Johny was the partner of Officer John Carney who both joined the CPWDA on 4/6/07 and became Lifetime Members on 4/10/08. K9 Johny will be missed greatly by all members of the CPWDA and the greater K9 community and the town …

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K9 Mojo – North Charleston, South Carolina

Died 2/15/18 Handler – Officer Brandon VanAusdal K9 Mojo killed in crash A K-9 Mojo was killed in a DUI crash Thursday and his handler injured when suspect Richard Shore, 37, collided with their police vehicle. .Mojo served with the department for five years. His handler, Officer Brandon VanAusdal, is currently being treated at a hospital. The South Carolina Highway …

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K9 Dexter – Oconto County, Wisconsin

Died 2/15/18 Handler – Deputy Todd Skarban K9 Dexter passes It is with great sadness the Oconto County Sheriff’s Office WI share the news retired K9 Dexter passed away last night. Dexter began his tour of duty in December of 2008. During this tour, Dexter was an important member of the OCSO team. Dexter searched every school in the county …

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K9 Cratos – Pennsylvania State Police

Died – 2/14/18 Handler – Trooper David Lock State Police announce the death of K9 Officer Cratos State Police announced Wednesday that K9 Officer Cratos, who served as the department’s Human Remains Detection Canine since 2012, has died of congestive heart failure. Cratos, who was based in Hershey, was seven years old. Working with his handler, Trooper David Lock, Cratos …

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K9 Dante – MBTA Transit Police, Massachusetts

Died – 2/13/18 Police mourn loss of long-serving bomb-sniffing K9 MBTA Transit Police were mourning the death of one of their K9 bomb detection dogs Tuesday. The police agency said Dante had served the citizens of the commonwealth for nearly a decade. “Dante, you will be missed, but never forgotten,” Transit Police said.

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K9 Mullen – MTA – New York

Died 2/13/18 Handler – Officer Kevin Pimpinelli K9 Mullen Dies It is with deep regret that I announce the sudden passing of canine “Mullen”, who was the devoted and loyal partner of Police Officer Kevin Pimpinelli of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department. Officer Pimpinelli had to make the difficult decision on February 13, 2018 due to Canine Mullen’s diminishing …

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K9 Baron – Frederick, Maryland

Died 2/12/18 Handler – Officer 1st Class Pete Genovese Frederick officers remember K-9 Baron after dog’s sudden death When Officer 1st Class Pete Genovese returns to work Thursday afternoon, it will be the first time he will do so without his dedicated partner of close to six years. Genovese’s partner, a 7-year-old German shepherd-Belgian Malinois named Baron, died early Monday …

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K9 Arras – New Mexico State Police

Died – 2/12/18 Handler – Sergeant Ronald S. Wood. New Mexico State Police Announces Death of K-9 The New Mexico State Police is very sad to announce the passing of K-9 Arras. K-9 Arras passed away Monday in Albuquerque from complications related to an unexpected medical event. He nobly served the State of New Mexico from April 2012 up until …

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