Monthly Archives: April 2022

K9 Lucky – Braintree, Massachusetts

Handler – Officer Richard Seibert Braintree police K-9 Lucky, almost 14, dies Lucky was a yellow English Labrador retriever adopted by the police. He was assigned to Officer Richard Seibert. Lucky went on duty in 2010. “He was one of the most prolific drug dogs we have encountered, one of the best in Massachusetts,” Cohoon said. He played a significant …

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K9 Cash – Champaign, Illinois

Died 4/15/22 K9 Cash to take one last ride Friday morning Local first responders and K-9 officers will honor the life and service of retired K-9 Cash as he takes one last ride, at the age of nine, on Friday morning. Cash is a German Shepherd. He joined the Champaign Police Department in 2013 and was certified through the North …

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K9 Kerchak – Amery, Wisconsin

Died – 4/14/22 Handler – Officer Kipp Harris The relationship between man and dog has been very well documented throughout history. Now, take that connection and add in a 24-hour, seven days a week relationship that is bonded by trust, danger, duty and family ties, and the relationship finds a whole new meaning. Amery officer Kipp Harris is learning how …

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K9 Ralf – Cumberland, Maryland

Died – 4/11/22 Handler – Cpl. Jeremy Hedrick Passing of Cumberland Police Department canine officer It is with sadness that the Cumberland Police Department announces the passing of canine officer Ralf. Ralf was a valuable member of the department and a partner and friend to Cpl. Hedrick. Ralf was placed on duty in November 2011, and assigned to his partner …

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K9 Jinx – El Paso, Colorado

Died 4/11/22 El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is heartbroken to announce that K9 Jinx shot and killed An El Paso County K-9 and a suspect were shot and killed during a shooting. Just before 11 p.m. on Monday night, Manitou Springs Police Department officers and El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a business on the 900 block of …

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K9 Major – Franklin County, North Carolina

dIED 4/10/22 A Franklin County Sheriff’s Office K-9 was shot and died after a man who stole a vehicle in Granville County Saturday got into a shootout with deputies while hiding under a house Sunday, authorities said. The man was eventually caught and is being held on a $1 million bond while facing several charges, according to a news release …

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K9 Mako – Ravenna, Ohio

Died 4/9/22 Handler – Officer Erb 4-year-old Ravenna Police K-9 Mako dies due to ‘several medical conditions’ Ravena Police announced “with a heavy heart” that 4-year-old K-9 Mako died after three years of dedicated service to the citizens of the city. Mako was diagnosed with several medical conditions last year that were able to be treated and maintained through medication …

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K9 Arrow – Vermont State Police

Handler – Jason Schlesinger Vermont State Police remember K-9 Arrow A rescue dog turned Vermont State Police K-9 has died. The Vermont Police Canine Association says Arrow’s life started off “unfairly hard.” But he was rescued by Stronghold Shepherds in Wolcott and happily became a police pup. Arrow joined the force in 2012, and his handler was Jason Schlesinger. The …

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K9 Damon – MWD

Died – 4/7/22 Today MWD Damon will get his last ride and last salute 5 years in retirement and Patrick AFB and local tv station and K9 sheriff and K9 police both will honor him and in a few weeks A memorial service for him with military Honor Guard please have a moment of silence at 2:35 today he has …

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