Tag Archives: IN

K9 Falco – Gary Indiana

Died – 7/13/23 Handler – Corporal Angel Lozano On-duty K-9 killed in Gary, Indiana shooting; man arrested A man has been arrested after Falco the K-9 officer was shot to death in northwest Indiana on Thursday afternoon, police said. The Gary Police Department said the shooting happened during a foot chase just before 2 p.m., moments after the dog’s handler, …

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K9 Boss – Vanderburgh, Indiana

Died 7/11/23 Handler – Sgt. Schmitt Retired Vanderburgh County K9 passes away A K9 who served with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has passed away.The Southern Indiana Police Canine Association Inc. announced the passing of retired VCSO K9 Boss.Boss was born in the Czech Republic in 2011. He worked 3rd shift alongside his handler, Sgt. Schmitt, before moving onto the …

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K9 Taro – Evansville, Indiana

Died – 7/8/23 Handler – Officer Reidford Evansville Police K9 dies It is with extreme sadness tonight that we announce the loss of EPD K9 Taro.K9 Taro began protecting the Evansville community in September 2021 along with his handler, Officer Reidford. The two created an incredible team with many accomplishments together through K9 trials & criminal apprehensions. The Southern Indiana …

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K9 Joker – Porter, Indiana

Died 7/6/23 Handler – Captain Edwards Porter County Sheriff’s Office announce the passing of retired K9 Joker The Porter County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) announced on Monday the passing of retired K9 Joker.“It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the passing of retired K9 Joker, who peacefully passed away in his sleep last Thursday,” the PCSO said on …

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K9 Lucky – Sugar Creek, Indiana

Died – 6/18/23 Lucky the 3-year-old arson dog dies unexpectedly A 3-year-old English Lab arson dog that assisted with many local fire investigations has died unexpectedly. “It is with heavy hearts and lots of tears that I write this post. This weekend we experienced the sudden loss of my accelerant-detection K-9, Lucky,” said Darrick Scott, fire chief for the Sugar …

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K9 Axl – Carmel, Indiana

Died 6/16/23 1st Handler – Officer Katy Malloy 2nd Handler – Officer Jamie Reynolds Carmel police mourn sudden death of K9 Officer Axl The Carmel Police Department has announced the death of K9 Officer Axl, who died last week from a sudden illness.CPD said Monday that Axl, a 6-year-old veteran of the force, developed a sudden illness last week and …

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K9 Charlie – Indianapolis, Indiana

Died – 6/2/23 Handler – Officer Plummer IMPD says goodbye to beloved K-9 officer Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said goodbye to a beloved K-9 officer on Friday.IMPD shared a video on Twitter, saying 5-year-old K9 Charlie passed away after a courageous battle against lymphoma. Officers gathered at the VCA animal hospital to give Charlie a loving and proper send-off before …

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K9 Bary – South Bend, Indiana

Handler – Sgt. Bryan Miller South Bend Police mourn the passing of K-9 Bary It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of South Bend Police Department K9 Bary.Bary served our department and city alongside his handler and best friend, Sgt. Bryan Miller, for 11 of his 12 years on this earth.As a one-year-old German Shepherd, Bary made …

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K9 Maya – Huntingburg, Indiana

Handler – Officer Jason Haycox Huntingburg Police Department mourns loss of retired K9 Maya Law enforcement officials in Huntingburg, Indiana, are mourning the loss of a retired K9 officer.The Huntingburg Police Department shared the passing of retired K9 Maya on Thursday.According to HPD, Maya served with the City of Huntingburg from 2019 to March 2022. Before that, Maya served and …

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K9 Harry – Anderson, Indiana

Died 1/10/23 Handler – Officer Darron Granger Anderson police mourn loss of K9 The Anderson Police Department is mourning the loss of K9 Harry who had to be put to rest after a battle with a cancerous bone tumor in his right leg. Police said Harry’s handler, Officer Darron Granger, was by his side when Harry was put to rest …

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