Tag Archives: IN

Died – 3/23/22 Handler – Trooper Adam Buchta ISP Mourning Loss of Canine Votto Indiana State Police mourn the passing of the veteran K9 Votto, who patrolled with Trooper Adam Buchta for 8 years. Votto came from Poland to join the narcotics division at ISP where he and Trooper Buchta patrolled central Indiana highways and is responsible for recovering the …

Former Seymour police K9 dies The Seymour Police Department (SPD) announced Tuesday that a K9 officer that previously worked there has passed. Ace has been retired from SPD for the past few years because of health complications. Prior to his retirement, the police dog served the department and community with pride, consistently displaying the utmost tenacity and courage. He was …

Handler – Officer David Boles The Fort Wayne Police Department shared its sympathies on Monday with Officer David Boles on the passing of his longtime K9 partner, “Tempo.” Tempo, a German Shepherd from the Netherlands, passed away over the weekend at the age of nine. He had spent most of his life with the K9 unit of the Fort Wayne …

Died – 2/20/22 Handler – Sgt. John Dixon East Noble school resource K-9 Knight dies Knight, the Kendallville K-9 officer partnered with East Noble school resource officer Sgt. John Dixon, died unexpectedly on Sunday. Knight, a black Labrador Retriever, had been working with Dixon primarily in East Noble buildings since September 2011, the Kendallville Police Department announced on its Facebook …

Died – 1/21/22 Handler – Deputy Baehl K-9 Ali Dies After Serving Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office 8 Years K-9 Ali has died after serving the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office 8 years. The sad announcement was made on Friday, Jan. 21st by the Southern Indiana Police Canine Association Inc. On Saturday, the Vanderburgh County Sherrif’s Office, reiterated his death, saying he’d …

Died – 1/21/22 Handler – Officer Zach Taylor  Retired Elwood K-9 officer dies after surgery Elwood police are mourning the loss of a retired K-9 officer who died Friday morning. The department said Officer Avalon passed away unexpectedly after surgery Friday morning. “It is with great sadness to announce the passing of EPD Retired K9 Officer Avalon. Avalon passed away …

1st Handler – Detective Jacob Shelburne 2nd Handler – Officer Cameron Smith  Zionsville Police K-9 Thor dies at 6 years old The Zionsville Police Department is remembering one of its own after the unexpected death of K-9 Thor. Police said the 6-year-old Belgian Malinois died from an unforeseen medical issue. Thor, who came to the department from Hungary, was specially …

Died 11/21/21 Handler – Officer Jesse Brown  Franklin police mourning sudden loss of K-9 officer The Franklin Police Department is mourning the loss of a K-9 officer named Pepper. Police said Pepper was found unresponsive and not breathing Sunday morning. Her handler took her to Purdue University, where an autopsy will be performed.  Pepper was a 7-year-old Belgian Malinois born in …

Handler – Officer Brian DellaRosa Retired Tipton police K-9 Apachi dies  The Tipton Police Department is mourning the lose of one of its retired K-9s who was responsible for hundreds of drug-related arrests and successfully tracking many suspects during his tenure. K-9 Apachi, a male Belgian Malinois, recently died and “crossed the rainbow bridge,” according to a TPD release. Apachi was hired in …

Died – 10/13/21 Handler – Sgt. Mike Caswell  Vincennes Police Mourn Loss of K-9 Gary Wednesday evening, the Vincennes Police Department announced the passing of K9 Officer Gary. The police department said K9 Sgt. Mike Caswell and Gary were called to assist with a search warrant. Just before leaving, police believe the K9 Officer suffered a seizure. K9 Officer Gary …