Monthly Archives: December 2023

K9 Kratos – Dunbar, West Virginia

Handler – Lt. Lester Dunbar PD mourns retired K9’s passing The Dunbar Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired K9.According tot he Dunbar PD, retired K9 Kratos has passed away. Kratos had served as a K9 officer for their department for four years alongside his handler, Lt. Lester, before retiring. The department says even in retirement, Kratos remained …

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K9 Tim – Peoria, Illinois

Handler – Deputy Austin Griggs Peoria County deputy says goodbye to K-9 partner A Peoria County sheriff’s deputy said a final goodbye to his four-legged partner.The sheriff’s office says deputy Austin Griggs said goodbye to K-9 Tim, best friend and work partner for seven years.Tim retired in 2021.Tim Vom Sankt Georg was born on March 27, 2012, and joined the …

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K9 Tank – Jefferson, Missouri

Retired Jefferson County K-9 officer who caught ‘most wanted’ suspect in 2019 dies The Jefferson County Missouri Sheriff’s Office announced Monday afternoon that a retired K-9 officer, Tank, has died. In a post to X, formerly known as Twitter, the office said they were sad to announce the passing of Tank. He was euthanized last week because of hip complications. …

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K9 Victor – Kansas City, Missouri

Died – 12/10/23 Handler – Officer Kenny Davis Kansas City police K-9 dies after sudden illness Kansas City police are mourning after one of their K-9s died Sunday night. Police said K-9 Victor, a 7-year-old Belgian Malinois, lost mobility in his front legs over the weekend. The department went through extensive medical evaluation to determine the K-9’s chance for recovery …

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K9 Rico – Wapakoneta, Ohio

Died 12/8/23 Handler – Joseph Welker Wapakoneta Police Retired K9 Passes Away It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Retired K-9 Rico on December 8, 2023. K9 Rico was a beloved member of the Wapakoneta Police Department as well as the family of K9 Handler Joseph Welker.Rico was born in Czechia (formally known as Czechoslovakia) …

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K9 Cooper – Chesterfield, Virginia

Died – 12/8/23 Chesterfield Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies on duty The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office has announced that one of its drug detection dogs died while on duty. According to the sheriff’s office, 2-year-old K-9 Cooper was with his handler performing his routine duties at the Chesterfield County Jail on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 8 when he suddenly had …

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K9 Hondo – Winthrop Harbor, Illinois

Handler – Bill Bogdala Winthrop Harbor police canine dies of medical emergency after recently retiring Authorities are mourning the loss of a Winthrop Harbor police canine who died after suffering a medical emergency following his recent retirement from the department.The Winthrop Harbor Police Department said Thursday they were saddened to announce the death of retired canine Hondo.Hondo served the village …

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K9 Dunja – Pope, Arkansas

Died – 12/7/23 Handler – Officer Hugh Davis Pope County deputies say goodbye to K-9 officer The Pope County Sheriff’s Office took to social media Thursday to say goodbye to one of their most loyal partners.According to the Facebook post, Retired Forest Service K-9 Officer Dunja had been battling cancer for some time and was humanely euthanized to end her …

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K9 Kenya – Louisa, Kentucky

Handlers – Sgt. Steven Wilburn and Patrolman Jordan Miller EKY police department mourning the loss of longtime K9 Members of one Eastern Kentucky police department are saying goodbye to one of their own. In a post on the Louisa Police Department’s Facebook page, officials announced the death of retired K9 Kenya. Kenya served the office from 2015 until 2022 when …

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