Tag Archives: MA

Died – 7/1/16 Handler – Officer Edward Hancock K9 Hax has died During Hax’s distinguished career, he located missing people, uncovered evidence and dashed in to help capture dangerous suspects. Weymouth Police announced that 13-year-old Hax, who retired from the force in 2014, died Friday. Hax was euthanized after brief illnesses with his former human partner by his side, the …

Died – 6/17/16 Handler – Officer Adam Brougham Belchertown Police retired K9 Falco dies, remembered fondly Belchertown Police are mourning the loss of one of their own, following the death of retired K9 Falco who was battling cancer. The department made the announcement just before 1 a.m. Saturday. “It is with heavy heart that the Belchertown Police Department announces the …

Died – 5/4/16 Handler – Lt. Damian Dewolf Retired K9 Bosco Passes Away Lieutenant Damian Dewolf’s K9 partner Bosco passed away today from cancer. Both provided safety for students, faculty, staff and visitors of UMASS. Lt. Dewolf and K9 Bosco joined CPWDA on 2/3/12. Our thoughts are with the Dewolf family during this difficult time.

Died 4/22/16 Handler – Sgt. Steve Tsoukalas Passing of K9 Dozer K9 Dozer has passed away of the Essex County Sheriff’s Department in Middleton Mass. Sgt. Steve Tsoukalas and K9 Dozer we’re partners from 2008-2016. Dozer provide officer safety inside the jail and on the streets. He won multiple awards mostly through USPCA and placing and ranking at the USPCA …

Died – 4/8/16 Handler – Lt. Michael Kelley Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Says Goodbye to K-9 Mik The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office is grieving the loss of one of its K-9 officers. The sudden passing of Mik, a German shepherd with the department, was announced on Friday. Law enforcement agencies in Massachusetts took to Twitter Friday night to offer condolences to the …

Died – 4/5/16 Handler – Officer Clay Rushford K-9 ‘Matte’ remembered by Orange Police Members of the Orange Police Department are mourning the loss of a four-legged member of their force. K-9 ‘Matte’ – who joined Orange Police in October 2007 – passed away Wednesday morning. ‘Matte’ was diagnosed with lung cancer just four weeks ago. “He will be remembered …

Died 2/28/16 Handler – Officer Peter McClelland Yarmouth Police announce passing of retired K9 Kobi Yarmoith Police announce with a heavy heart, the passing of retired YPD K9 Kobi who passed on early yesterday evening after serving as the Guest of Honor while attending a special fundraiser for retired Cape Cod Police Dogs. The men and women of the Yarmouth …

Died – 8/16/15 Handler – Captain Dave Phillips Weymouth police mourn K9 officer The Weymouth Police Department announced the passing of one of their K-9 officers Monday. K9 Officer Ali died Sunday, she was 12 years old. Her partner Captain Dave Phillips said, “For over 11 years, K-9 Ali was a faithful partner and companion. He will truly be missed.” …