Tag Archives: GA

K9 Zane – Gwinnett County, Georgia

Died – 5/14/21 1st Handler – Officer P. Tremblay 2nd Handler – Cpl. A. Carlyle Gwinnett County Cop K9 Zane Dies Of Cancer The Gwinnett County Police Department announced Tuesday that it was mourning the death of K9 Zane, one of its police dogs who died Friday from cancer. Zane had been with the Gwinnett police since May 2014 and …

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K9 Ivo – Trenton, Georgia

Died – 3/31/21 Illness claims life of K9 at Trenton Police Department The Trenton Police Department is mourning the loss of its K9 officer Ivo, who reportedly passed away after an illness. Ivo had helped keep the Trenton community safe since 2017. The Dade County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Facebook page says on Friday afternoon, they will join forces with the …

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K9 Leo – Johns Creek, Georgia

Died – 3/29/21 Handler – Sgt. Goins Johns Creek sergeant remembers K-9 officer Leo: ‘See you on the other side, buddy’ The Johns Creek Police said a heartbreaking goodbye, on Thursday, following the death of a long-time K-9 officer. The department announced on Facebook that K-9 Leo had died just two nights earlier. They also shared a letter from Leo’s …

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K9 Huck – Lowndes County, Georgia

Handler – Handler – Deputy Josh Carroll It is with a heavy heart, Sheriff Paulk announces the passing of our canine, Huck. Huck is our oldest and most seasoned member, a 10-year-old blood hound who has been a part of the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office canine unit since 2011. Huck was trained and used to track missing persons or criminals …

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K9 Zeke – Gwinnett County, Georgia

Died 2/15/21 Retired Gwinnett County K9 officer dies The Gwinnett County Police Department is mourning the loss of one its retired K9 officers. Officials tell FOX 5 that retired K9 Officer Zeke died on Feb. 15. Zeke worked with the police department from 2013 to 2020 as a narcotics detection K9. In his time with the force, he found over …

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K9 Buddy – Griffin, Georgia

Died – 2/14/21 Handler – Officer Brian Dorety Griffin PD mourns death of 4-year-old K9 officer The Griffin Police Department is morning the loss of one of its loyal K-9 officers. Officials said 4-year-old K-9 officer Buddy’s handler, Officer Brian Dorety, found him dead in his dog house at approximately 10 a.m. on Feb. 14. The department said K-9 officer …

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K9 Zorza – Hinesville, Georgia

Died – 1/26/21 Handler – Cpl. Jerry Britting Hinesville Police Department puts down K9 Zorza Local law enforcement members from Liberty County and Hinesville met Tuesday for a memorial service honoring a beloved K9. Zorza, who served the Hinesville Police Department for many years, was put down on Jan. 26 after suffering hip dysplasia and related infections. It was a …

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K9 Karlo – Alpharetta, Georgia

Died 12/29/20 Handler – Lt. Splawn Alpharetta Department of Public Safety mourn the unexpected loss of five year old K9 Karlo.K9 Karlo served with his handler Lt. Splawn. K9 Karlo had an allergic reaction to the anesthesia used during his routine dental cleaning on Tuesday and passed away. Rest easy good boy.

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K9 Tessa – Crisp County, Georgia

Died – 10/26/20 Handler – Sgt. Kenny Purvis Crisp Co. police dog crosses rainbow bridge The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office announced on Facebook Tuesday that the department is mourning the loss of retired K9 “Tessa.” On Monday, Tessa passed away after a short bout with health issues. She was a 13-year-old Belgian Malinois, and she served the community for 10 …

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K9 Ayder – Oconee County, Georgia

Died – 9/26/20 Handler – Lt. Tommy Crompton Former Oconee Co. K-9 patrol dog passes away Former K-9 Officer Ayder died last Saturday, according to a release from the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office. The Dutch Shepherd served as a K-9 for over 10 years from April 2010 until last July when he retired with distinction, according to OCSO. Ayder was …

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