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Died 4/15/24 Handler – Sgt. Kurt Kroeper Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Mourns K9 Skye It is with deep regret that the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of K-9 Skye, beloved partner of Sgt. Kurt Kroeper. The ten-year-old Bloodhound retired at the end of 2023 and passed away April 15, after being diagnosed with cancer. Skye began her career …

Handler – Sgt. Christopher Pastor New Jersey State Police Mourns K-9 Echo, Explosive Detection Dog Echo worked as an explosive detection dog, working for New Jersey’s Detect and Render Safe Taskforce. Working with his partner, Sgt. Christopher Pastor, Echo conducted sweeps for the State House, state government buildings and events at MetLife Stadium, including ay Super Bowl XLVIII.”I am so …

Handler – Sergeant Chris Heycock Hunterdon County Police Dog Mourned Agar, a police dog in Hunterdon County, has died, the Readington Township Police Department announced on Friday, April 5.Agar, along with his handler Sgt. Chris Heycock, graduated from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Canine Training Academy in 2017 with certifications in patrol and narcotics detention, police said. “Agar and Sgt …

Handler – Sgt. Jonathan Presson Union County Sheriff’s Office Mourns the Loss of Veteran K-9 Atos Union County is bidding a tearful farewell to one of its most respected and dedicated public servants. K-9 Atos, a highly trained police dog, who served the Union County Sheriff’s Office for nearly 12 years, has passed away. Not just an officer, but a …

Died – 12/26/23 Handler – Sergeant Michael DeLuca Community Mourns Passing Of Monmouth County K9 The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own. Their K9 officer named Leo has died at the age of 7. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of K9 Leo, …

Handler – Officer Jeremy Borden Beloved Police Dog In South Jersey Dies K9 Spike was a four-legged member of the police department for nearly a decade before retiring in June, police said.A beloved police dog in South Jersey has died, authorities said.K9 Spike was a four-legged member of the Evesham Police Department for over nine years, starting his police career …

Died 8/24/23 Handler – Officer Chris Gerace Gloucester Police Mourn Loss of Veteran K-9 Cop The Gloucester Township Police Department (GTPD) announced the passing of Retired GTPD K-9 Arrow, a beloved figure in the community, who died on Thursday, August 24.Born on March 8, 2009, K-9 Arrow began his distinguished career with the GTPD in January 2011, working alongside Ptl. …

Died – 8/11/23 Handler – Officer Raymond Vosseller Ocean County K9 Dies After Cancer Battle A beloved four-legged member of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office has died, authorities confirmed.K9 Roscoe died on Friday at just five years old after a brief fight with lymphoma, the sheriff’s office said in a statement.“Roscoe passed away peacefully with his handler, Sheriff’s Officer Raymond …

Handler – Patrolman Emmett Idzahl Death Of Beloved K9 Daza Mourned By Wall Township Police Daza passed away peacefully at home in the arms of her beloved handler Patrolman Emmett Idzahl surrounded by her family, Wall Police Department announced on Facebook.Daza was crossed trained in narcotics detection and tracking. She served Wall Township from 2013 to 2021. “Daza was a …

Died 7/21/23 Handler – Officer Robert Shepherd Loss Of Beloved K9 Neiko Mourned By Egg Harbor Township Police “It is with heavy heart that we report the passing of Egg Harbor Township Police K9 Neiko,” the department announced on Friday, July 21.Neiko was a Belgian Shepherd that started his service with the Township in May 2014, after graduating from the …