Tag Archives: IN

K9 Remco – West Lafayette, Indiana

Died – 7/6/18 Handler – Officer Adam Miller West Lafayette K-9 officer euthanized The West Lafayette Police Department regrets to announce the passing of K9 Remco who passed away Friday night after unexpectedly having to be euthanized due to a medical condition. Our sympathy goes out to Officer Adam Miller, K9 Remco’s handler since 2014. K9 Remco was a valued …

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K9 Harley – Porter County, Indiana

Died – 6/20/18 Handler – Jay Craig Retired Porter County K-9 Harley gets one final ride before he’s put down About half a dozen police, fire and EMS departments paid tribute to the county’s retired search and rescue dog Wednesday night in a final ride from the station. Porter County Volunteer Fire Chief Jay Craig said he had to make …

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K9 Ares – Jeffersonville, Indiana

Died – 6/5/18 Handler – Cpl/ Rick Ashabranner Two local police K-9s remembered for service Within the past week, the Jeffersonville Police Department and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office have faced the death of dogs that had served in their K-9 units. These K-9s helped officers find narcotics, perform searches and apprehend suspects. Yet they were more than just police …

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K9 Samurai – Clark County, Indiana

Died 6/2/18 Handler – Officer Dan Doty Two local police K-9s remembered for service Within the past week, the Jeffersonville Police Department and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office have faced the death of dogs that had served in their K-9 units. These K-9s helped officers find narcotics, perform searches and apprehend suspects. Yet they were more than just police dogs. …

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K9 Lex – New Castle, Indiana

Died 5/2/18 Handler – Officer Brandy Pierce New Castle police’s only K9 officer passes away New Castle police have announced the sudden passing of their only K9 officer, Lex. The department stated Thursday that Lex developed a health condition which resulted in him passing away “very quickly.” He served for the last six and a half years with officer Brandy …

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K9 Eso – Zionsville, Indiana

Died 4/22/18 1st Handler – Officer Wayde Knox 2st Handler – Sergeant Kiefer Zionsville Police Department K9 Eso Dies Zionsville Police Department officials say K9 Eso passed away on Sunday, April 22 after suffering from multi-organ failure. According to city officials, Eso’s handler, Sergeant Brad Kiefer says that over the weekend Eso became ill and experienced seizures. City officials say …

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K9 Cooper – South Bend, Indiana

Died 4/2/18 Handler – Sergeant Dan Demler Retired South Bend K9 passes away We have a some sad news to report. A retired South Bend K9 has passed away. We first introduced you to Cooper and Sergeant Dan Demler last year when Cooper retired from the force. The pair worked together for years, and when Cooper retired he spent the …

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K9 Nemo – Fort Wayne, Indiana

Died – 3/29/18 Handler – Officer Dustin Engelman Fort Wayne police dog Nemo dies with partner at his side It is with deep regret that I must inform you all of the death of Fort Wayne Police K9 Nemo, Retired. K9 Nemo died yesterday evening with his partner, Officer Dustin Engelman, by his side. K9 Nemo turned 14 years of …

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K9 Mojo – Indiana State Police

Died – 2/9/18 Handler – Sgt. Dennis Wade Retired Indiana State Police K9 Mojo Dies In the overnight hours of February 9th, 13-year-old retired Indiana State Police K9 Mojo passed away. Mojo’s partner of more than 11 years was Sgt. Dennis Wade. Mojo graduated from K9 School on Christmas Eve in 2006 and was assigned to the ISP Drug Enforcement …

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K9 Arie – Terre Haute, Indiana

Died – 2/3/18 Handler – Sgt. Justin Sears TERRE HAUTE K9 PASSES AWAY FROM MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS The Terre Haute Police Department reports K9 Arie passed away over the weekend. 9-year-old Arie passed away Saturday night from medical complications. THPD reports Arie and handler Sgt. Sears were ‘perfect partners’ and that ‘over the past 7 years the pair has been responsible …

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