Monthly Archives: March 2021

K9 Taz – Washington County, Oregon

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office announced that one of its K9s, named Taz, has died. Taz served as a narcotics detection dog from 2013 to 2021. During that time he helped deputies seize 180 pounds of meth, 40 pounds of heroin, 40 pounds of cocaine, and over $600,000 in drug money. The sheriff’s office announced that on Tuesday, Taz had …

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K9 Charlee – Lee County, Alabama

Died – 3/9/21 Handler – Cpl. Rob Alexander Alabama sheriff’s office mourns loss of beloved K9 deputy The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their K9 deputies Wednesday after she succumbed to her battle with cancer. Deputy Charlee, a 9-year-old black lab, served with the Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer Division and spent six years …

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K9 Huck – Lowndes County, Georgia

Handler – Handler – Deputy Josh Carroll It is with a heavy heart, Sheriff Paulk announces the passing of our canine, Huck. Huck is our oldest and most seasoned member, a 10-year-old blood hound who has been a part of the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office canine unit since 2011. Huck was trained and used to track missing persons or criminals …

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K9 Ben – Key West, Florida

Died – 3/8/21 Handler – Officer Tommy Anglin Today I said goodbye to a partner, protector and family member of over 7 years on the job. K-9 Ben has passed after a courageous battle with cancer at 13 years old. Ben spent his entire life as both a competition dog and Police K-9 with an impressive career protecting the citizens …

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K9 Ace – Montgomery County , Ohio

Died 3/7/21 Handler – Deputy Gerald Bemis Retired Montgomery County K9 Ace passes away The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office shared Thursday that retired K9 Ace had recently passed away. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Retired K9 Ace on March 7th, 2021. K9 Ace was born on March 18, 2007. He served with the …

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K9 Kobi – Burlington, New Jersey

Died – 3/7/21 Handler – Officer Charles Haney It is with a very heavy heart that we are making this post. K9 Kobi passed away tonight surrounded by his handler and his family. As you all know, he has been battling an immune disease with underlying conditions which are still unknown. He fought hard to stay with his family but …

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K9 Bryx – Sarasota, Florida

Died – 3/6/21 Handler – Deputy Chris Indico Sarasota sheriff’s office mourns the loss of K-9 Bryx The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their K9s. K9 Bryx was laid to rest Saturday after a nearly 9-year battle with Leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease found in parts of the tropics and southern Europe that is transmitted …

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K9 Rony – Greenville, Indiana

Died – 3/6/21 1st Handler – Officer Ron Knox 2nd Handler – Chief Justin Craig Greenville Police Department to honor service of beloved police dog The Greenville Police Department is mourning the loss of a K-9 officer known for his hard work in the community and affectionate personality. K-9 Officer Rony, a 9-year-old German Shepherd, died Saturday, and the police …

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K9 Cade – Grand Traverse, Michigan

Died – 3/5/21 We announce with great sadness that Grand Traverse Sheriff’s K9 Cade died today. Cade was born November 27, 2015 and began service with the Grand Travers Sheriff’s Office in December 2016 with his handler, Deputy Mike Gray. He specialized in narcotics detection, tracking persons, criminal apprehension, and handler protection. Cade was diagnosed last year with cancer. He …

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K9 Storm – Cottonwood Heights, Utah

Died 3/5/21 First Cottonwood Heights K9 officer dies The first K9 officer in the history of the Cottonwood Heights Police Department passed away last week. Storm, whose nickname was Scooby, died March 5 at the age of 14. In a social media post Monday, the department paid tribute to Storm and his seven years on the force. “Storm assisted in …

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