Monthly Archives: September 2019

K9 Riso – Albemarle County, Virginia

Died 9/9/19 Handler – Master Police Officer Hooper Albemarle County announces passing of police K9 The Albemarle County Police Department announced the passing of K9 Riso. Riso passed away on Sept. 9 after battling cancer. He had served with the Albemarle County Police Department since 2015. The department passed its thoughts and sincere condolences to his partner, Master Police Officer …

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K9 Blaze – Portland, Maine

Died – 9/7/19 Handler – Christian, Stickney CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of Officer Christian Stickney K9 partner Blaze who was with the Portland Police Department in Maine. K9 Blaze was certified in Patrol and Narcotics. Both have been CPWDA Lifetime members joining on 10/5/17. CPWDA sends their condolences to the Stickney family, Portland Police Department and friends. …

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K9 Maygar – Pilbara, Australia

Handler – Senior Constable Tom Gryta Police dog put down after fall The first multi-purpose police dog dedicated to the Pilbara has been put down after failing to recover from a freak fall earlier this year that caused irreparable damage to his spine. Three-year-old Belgian shepherd Maygar was flown from Port Hedland to Perth in February and underwent surgery to …

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K9 Chico – Massachusetts State Police

K9 Died – 9/6/19 Handler – Trooper Rob Gallant Police mourn loss of beloved explosives K-9 who worked at Logan airport Members of the Massachusetts State Police are mourning the loss of one of their longtime K-9s named Chico. Police said the beloved German Shepherd partner of Massachusetts State Trooper Rob Gallant died suddenly last Friday at the age of …

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K9 Luna – Stevens Point, Wisconsin

K9 Died – 9/4/19 Handler – Ofc. J.D. Ballew Stevens Point Police K-9 dies after eating poisonous mushroom On Monday, Sept. 2nd, K9 Luna suffered multiple seizures and after being evaluated by veterinarian, Dr. Sarah Novak, at the Stevens Point Animal Hospital Luna was transported to the Animal Referral Center Fox Valley (ARC). Luna was unresponsive upon arrival at approx. …

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K9 Hado – Thomasville, Georgia

Died – 9/3/19 Handler – Sgt. Daniel Powers Retired police canine dies at 13 Thomasville Police Department Sgt. Daniel Powers’ best friend died Tuesday. Hado, a retired police canine, was 13. Before and after retirement in 2017, Hado, a handsome German shepherd, made his home with Powers. Man and dog worked 12-hour police shifts together, then went home together. “I …

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K9 Thor – Vicksburg, Mississippi

Died 9/3/19 Vicksburg police dog left in patrol unit dies after vehicle shuts off A Vicksburg police K-9 died after a patrol unit he was in malfunctioned and shut off, authorities said. K-9 Thor, an 8-year-old German shepherd, was found about 4:15 p.m. Tuesday inside the vehicle and in distress, Chief Milton Moore said in a news release. The unit …

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K9 Tok – Orange County, New York

K9 Handler – Deputy Sheriff Daniel Volpe Orange County Sheriff’s K-9 Tok passes away He was the first canine to be assigned to the sheriff’s office Special Operations Group. “Tok proved to be a valuable asset in the performance of the team’s countless operations,” said Sheriff Carl DuBois. Orange County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Tok has died. He was the partner …

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K9 Jan – Pennsylvania State Police

State police announce passing of retired explosives K9 The Pennsylvania State Police Canine Section has announced the passing of a retired explosives detection canine. Jan, a Dutch shepherd, began his career in 2008 and was based in the Troop H Harrisburg area. “He spent his entire career protecting and serving the Commonwealth in constant search of explosive materials and firearms, …

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