Monthly Archives: February 2018

K9 Max – Paxton, Illinois

Died 2/12/18 Handler – Officer Chad Johnson When Max passed away on the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 12, Chad Johnson not only lost his best friend but also his longtime partner in crime-fighting. Johnson lived and worked “24/7” with Max, the Paxton Police Department’s first police dog. Since Max was acquired by the department in 2006 at only 19 or …

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K9 Roy – Gwent, Wales

Died – 2/12/18 Handler – PC Wood Award winning police dog that was involved in more than 300 arrests had to be put to sleep after illness Tributes have been paid to a police dog who had to be put to sleep. The Alsatian, who was retired from the force, was taken ill yesterday and as a result had to …

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K9 Edo – Drumright, Oklahoma

Died – 2/11/18 Handler – Officer Brian Gooch Drumright Police Lose Beloved K-9 It is with great sorrow that Drumright Police announces the passing of our K9, “Edo” “Edo” passed away on 2-11-18 from natural causes. Born on 1-15-2005, “Edo” began his career with handler Brian Gooch in 2007. The team came to Drumright Police in 2009 and remained until …

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K9 Dasko – Knox County, Tennessee

Died – 2/11/18 Handler – Detective John Huff Knox County K-9 Dasko dies at 12 A Knox County K-9 died Sunday. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office says 12-year-old Dasko was a narcotics detector with the department from 2006 until his retirement in 2015. Dasko was a German Shepherd. His handler was Detective John Huff.

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K9 Kai – Cedartown, Georgia

Handler – Sgt. Jon Zuker Beloved K-9 officer dies from cancer The City of Cedartown passed along sad news late in the week, that one of their beloved K-9 officers had to be put down following a battle with cancer. Kai, who had long served as the canine component of a team with Sgt. Jon Zuker for the Cedartown Police, …

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K9 Mojo – Indiana State Police

Died – 2/9/18 Handler – Sgt. Dennis Wade Retired Indiana State Police K9 Mojo Dies In the overnight hours of February 9th, 13-year-old retired Indiana State Police K9 Mojo passed away. Mojo’s partner of more than 11 years was Sgt. Dennis Wade. Mojo graduated from K9 School on Christmas Eve in 2006 and was assigned to the ISP Drug Enforcement …

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K9 Tag – Egg Harbor, New Jersey

Died – 2/7/18 Handler – Officer Tonya Anderson Little Egg Police And Residents Mourning The Loss Of K9 ‘Tag’ “Tag” – the much-loved K-9 dog of the Little Egg Harbor police department, died on Wednesday morning. Tag died in the arms of his K-9 handler Officer Tonya Anderson, who did all she could to make his last days as comfortable …

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K9 Ceiko – Greenville, Texas

Died – 2/6/18 Handler – Officer Robert Pemberton Greenville police mourn loss of former K9 officer The City of Greenville is mourning the loss of a beloved furry friend and former officer who died on Feb. 6. On Jan. 6, 2005, the City of Greenville purchased Ceiko, a German Shepherd, from a company in Oklahoma, using seizure funds donated by …

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K9 Beal – Ulster County, New York

Died – 2/3/18 Handler – Ulster County Sheriff’s Deputy Tom Lattin – RET. Ulster County Sheriff’s Office mourns death of beloved retired patrol dog On Saturday night, retired Ulster County Sheriff’s Deputy Tom Lattin spent his dog’s last night alongside him on his porch in Florida. Retired Ulster County K-9 Beal, a German shepherd dog the deputy had known since …

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K9 Hailey – Maryland State Police

Died – 2/3/18 Handler – TFC McInerney Retired MSP police dog dies after becoming sick Our thoughts and prayers are with TFC McInerney with the sudden loss of K9 “Hailey” (retired). “As of 1740 hrs 3February2018 MSP K9 Hailey (retired) has passed over the rainbow bridge to run free with all of the K9’s who have preceded her… Unfortunately in …

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