Monthly Archives: October 2021

K9 Gary – Vincennes, Indiana

Died – 10/13/21 Handler – Sgt. Mike Caswell  Vincennes Police Mourn Loss of K-9 Gary Wednesday evening, the Vincennes Police Department announced the passing of K9 Officer Gary. The police department said K9 Sgt. Mike Caswell and Gary were called to assist with a search warrant. Just before leaving, police believe the K9 Officer suffered a seizure. K9 Officer Gary …

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MWD Rita – United States Army

Died 10/11/21 Rita started her career with the United States Army as a Military Police Bomb K-9 at the United States Embassy in Africa where she was born and then Qatar she then was sent to Iraq and Rita was station in Iraq and Afghanistan. In Afghanistan she was injured by IED and sustained injuries with her handler who was retired After …

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K9 Erin – Kane County, Illinois

Handler – Sgt. Nick Wolf  Kane sheriff’s department mourns death of retired bloodhound Erin, a bloodhound who served the Kane County sheriff’s office for a decade, has died. The retired dog was 13 years old. “We mourn the loss of K-9 Erin, who under the guidance of her handler Sgt. Nick Wolf, served the county and its residents with honor …

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K9 Link – Pineville, Kentucky

Handler – Officer Brandon Hollingsworth  Pineville Police K-9 Link dies in training exercise Pineville Police Department officers were disheartened to announce that a memorial service was held for K-9 officer, Link. A memorial service was held for Link at the Arnett & Steel Funeral home on Monday. He died during a training exercise with his handler Officer Brandon Hollingsworth. Link …

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K9 Duro – Glascock County, Georgia

Died – 10/8/21 Handler – Deputy David Tompkins  Glascock County Sheriff’s Office announces death of K9 Duro It is with heavy hearts Glascock County Sheriff’s Office announces the death of their K9 Duro. K-9 Duro joined the Glascock County Sheriff’s Office in July of 2018. NNDDA Certified Duro was partnered with Deputy David Tompkins and was a deputy equivalent to …

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K9 Maura – Massachusetts State Police

Handler – Sgt. Neil Calnan  Mass. State Police K9 who helped secure scene of Boston Marathon bombing has died This morning, Massachusetts State Police announced the passing of Massachusetts State Police Explosives Detection K9 Maura. A 13-year-old German Shepherd, Maura was a member of the State Police Bomb Squad assigned to the Fire Marshal’s Office along with her partner, Sgt. …

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K9 Vex – Mahoning Township, Pennsylvania

Died – 10/7/21 Handler – Sgt. Brian Magliocca  Mahoning Township Police Mourning Death Of K-9 Vex The Mahoning Township Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Vex. The department said Vex died in the arms of his handler Sgt. Brian Magliocca on Thursday. He was born on Aug. 17, 2011, and began his career with the police department in …

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K9 Niko – Cheyenne, Wyoming

Died = 10/6/21 Handle – Officer Johnston Cheyenne Police are mourning the loss of a retired K9 officer It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired K9 Niko this afternoon, 6 days shy of his fourteenth birthday. – During his career, K9 Niko assisted our patrol division with deployments resulting in the safe apprehension of suspects, …

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K9 Liza – Georgetown, South Carolina

On Wednesday morning, Georgetown Police Department announced the death of K-9 Liza, who they said just a day before would be retiring from the force with a terminal medical condition. “It is with heavy heart that the Georgetown Police Department’s K9 Liza lost her battle with her medical condition this morning. Our hearts our with Cpl Clay Johnson and his family during …

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K9 Axle – Cobb County, Georgia

Died – 10/6/21 Handler – Officer Johnson Cobb County K9 dies after 7 years of service A Cobb County K9 has died from a “medical issue.” K9 Axle joined the Cobb County Police Department in January 2014 and served on a narcotics unit with Officer Johnson. Officials say Axle died Wednesday morning. The police department said that Axle was deployed …

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