Monthly Archives: February 2024

K9 Borg – Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Died 2/18/24 Handler – Captain Ward Bartlesville Police Department (BPD) announced on Monday that K9 Borg was unexpectedly put to rest on February 18.BPD said that K9 Borg suffered from an inoperable medical emergency and was put to rest.K9 Borg and Captain Ward became a certified team in 2018. Borg was a dual-purpose K9 and served the City of Bartlesville …

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K9 Apollo – Dexter, Missouri

Died – 2/18/24 Investigation underway after Dexter Police Dept. K-9 “Apollo” found dead The Dexter Police Department announced its canine “Apollo” was found dead in his kennel on Sunday.According to Chief Hank Trout, a necropsy was performed at the Animal Health Center in Dexter, Missouri on Monday, February 19.The police dept. and the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office have requested the …

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K9 Remo – Sangareddy, India

Died – 2/17/24 The Labrador Retriever breed Remo, born on February 10, 2018, had served the district Police for six years. Sangareddy Police bid adieu to sniffer dog Remo, a member of the Sangareddy district Police dog squad. Remo, who taken ill, died while undergoing treatment at the Police headquarters on Saturday. The Labrador Retriever breed Remo, born on February …

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K9 Legion – Charleston, South Carolina

Handler – Master Mariner Meyer Retired Charleston County Sheriff’s Office K-9 passes away at 12 years old The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday the death of one of the agency’s retired K9’s. Retired narcotics detection K9 Legion died overnight at a Summerville veterinary clinic, the sheriff’s office said on Facebook.Legion, who was 12 years old, was partnered with Master …

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K9 Knox – Hyattsville, Maryland

Died 2/12/24 1st Handler – Officer David Chanthavong Handler – Cpl. Hodges Prince George’s County K9 Officer Dies Unexpectedly, Had ‘Strong Spirit And Desire To Serve’ A beloved K9 officer who had a successful five-year career with a Prince George’s County police department has died unexpectedly at a young age.Knox, a six-year-old Belgian Malinois, gave his “final tail wag” at …

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K9 Jyothi – Suryapet, India

Died – 2/11/24 Top dog which helped crack key cases dead A member of the Suryapet district police canine squad, 13-year-old Jyothi, breathed her last on Saturday after serving the department for over a decade. Jyothi played a crucial role in providing a breakthrough to the cops when SIMI terrorists killed an SI in Nalgonda district in 2015 and also …

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K9 Dex – Muscatine, Iowa

Handler – Officer Matt Wilkinson Muscatine Police Department mourns the loss of K-9 Officer Dexter Muscatine Police are mourning the loss of K-9 Officer Dexter, who began to develop medical issues last month.”Dex” joined the department in March 2022, with police saying that he “excelled at his duties while working beside his handler Officer Matt Wilkinson.”After spending several weeks under …

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K9 Cobra – Olmsted, Minnesota

Died 2/9/24 Handler- Sergeant Adam Waletzki Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office says K9 dog has died A K9 dog with the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office has died.Captain Tim Parkin of the Investigations Division says K9 Cobra, Badge 2027, had been suffering from cancer and died peacefully Friday morning.“K9 Cobra served the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Olmsted County …

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K9 Justus – Orange, New York

Handler – First Sergeant Jeremy Yela Orange County Sheriff announces in-service death of K-9 Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta announced the in-service death of K-9 Justus, a German Shepherd, who passed away as a result of medical complications at the age of 10. Justus was actively working at the time of his death and was handled by First Sergeant Jeremy …

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K9 Elvis – Watauga, North Carolina

Handler – Lt. Rick Ruppert Watauga County Sheriff’s Office retired K9 Elvis passes The Watauga County Sheriff’s Office has announced the passing of K9 Elvis.“It is with great sadness that we report the loss of K9 Elvis today. Elvis has always been a huge part of the community, even when he and his handler, Lt. Rick Ruppert, retired last February …

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