Died – 9/3/20
Handler – Deputy J. Thompson
Madison County Sheriff’s Office mourning the loss of K9 Kash
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own with the passing of K9 partner, Kash, who faithfully served the community alongside his partner, Deputy J. Thompson. Kash’s End of Watch was on Thursday, after he was diagnosed with a terminal illness in late June of this year, a press release notes. K9 Kash was an imported eight-year-old male German Shepherd certified in narcotics detection tracking. According to a release, Kash had served the Madison County Sheriff’s Office since April of 2019, after previously serving at a Northern Kentucky Police agency, and held narcotics and tracking certifications form the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association (NNDDA) and the No Nonsense Patrol Dog Association (NNPDA). The canine was tested and certified in the detection of illegal narcotics including; heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy and marijuana. During their partnership, Deputy Thompson and K9 Kash were responsible for the seizure of illegal narcotics and monies in the excess of $80,000 and firearms used for drug trafficking from the streets of Madison County. Additionally, they were responsible for multiple drug arrests. “During K9 Kash’s career with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, he quickly proved himself as a proficient narcotics detection K9,” the release reads. “K9 Kash is credited with making a significant and positive impact on the citizens of our community by removing dangerous and illegal narcotics from the streets of Madison County.” The duo were called upon often to assist local agencies for narcotics detection including Kentucky State Police Post 7, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, Richmond Police Department, Berea Police Department and HIDTA. They also conducted several K9 demonstrations throughout their years of service, for both children and adults within Madison County. The canine was well known for his “ability to bring a smile to anyone’s face.” “K9 Kash is a humble hero and exemplary performer who was unequivocally dedicated to his work and his partner Deputy Thompson. The sheriff’s office asks the community to keep Deputy Thompson and his family in their prayers as they grieve the loss of K9 Kash.