Monthly Archives: April 2023

K9 Kantor – Rowan, North Carolina

Died 4/4/23 Handler – Billy Basinger K-9 died of heat exhaustion in SUV in ‘tragic accident,’ officials say after investigation Officials said that the April death of a K-9 serving with the Rowan Sheriff’s Office was a tragic accident. The sheriff’s office conducted a three-month-long investigation that reached several conclusions about what happened to Kantor, and described the incident as …

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K9 Uma – Erie, New York

Died 4/3/23 Handler – Deputy Reeves Erie County Sheriff’s Office announces death of K9 Uma With profound sadness, the ECSO announces the passing of Cadaver Detection K9 Uma after her battle with an aggressive form of cancer. Her handler, Deputy Reeves, spent the past few hours with her last night before she passed. Uma was 10 years old. K9 Uma …

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K9 Chase – South Simcoe, Canada

Died 4/3/23 Handler – Const. Brett Jacques South Simcoe Police mourn passing of K9 coworker All dogs go to heaven, as the saying goes, and heaven just gained another good dog with the passing of retired police dog Chase. Ontario’s South Simcoe Police are mourning the passing of retired police dog Chase. Police say the retired K9 passed away on …

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K9 Axl – Burton, Michigan

Died – 4/3/23 Handler – Officer Brenden Stocker K-9 officer dies due to cancer complications A Burton Police Department K-9 officer has died after his health rapidly declined due to his recent diagnosis of lymphoma, according to Chief Brian Ross. The announcement was made on Tuesday, April 4 after the police department took the officer, Axl, to the Heritage Animal …

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K9 Bella – Prince George, Maryland

1st Handler – Cpl. Ritchie Smith 2nd Handler – Cpl. Michael Cicale ‘Rest easy hero’: Prince George’s County police mourn passing of K-9 Bella Bella, a bloodhound and special operations K-9 for the Prince George’s County Police Department has passed away at 13 years old, police announced on social media Monday. Police said Bella helped find multiple missing people and …

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K9 Havic – Heath, Ohio

Died 4/2/23 K9 Havic – Heath, Ohio Handler – Officer Emde Heath police announce passing of K-9 Havik It is with a heavy heart that the Heath Police Department announces the loss of our canine, Havik. Havik had a serious medical incident beginning on Friday 03/31/2023. Havik’s condition continued to deteriorate over the weekend. Yesterday, after consulting with the Veterinarian, …

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