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K9 Dixie – Barnesville, Ohio

1st Handler – Oficer Benjamin Neuhardt 2nd Handler – Officer Andrew Stewart Retired Barnesville K9 Dixie dies Dixie, a retired K9 with the Barnesville Police Department, has died after a recent diagnosis with cancer. Dixie was nearly 10 years of age.Dixie started her career in 2014 with her handler Benjamin Neuhardt and in 2016 she partnered up with Officer Andrew …

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K9 Crixus – Reminderville, Ohio

Died – 4/11/23 Reminderville Police K-9 Crixus dies after battling cancer The Reminderville Police Department is mourning the passing of their K-9 Crixus, whose battle with cancer ended on April 11.RPD said he crossed the Rainbow Bridge while he was at home resting with his handler.K-9 Crixus joined the Reminderville Police Department in 2014, and was trained in narcotic searches, …

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K9 Havic – Heath, Ohio

Died 4/2/23 K9 Havic – Heath, Ohio Handler – Officer Emde Heath police announce passing of K-9 Havik It is with a heavy heart that the Heath Police Department announces the loss of our canine, Havik. Havik had a serious medical incident beginning on Friday 03/31/2023. Havik’s condition continued to deteriorate over the weekend. Yesterday, after consulting with the Veterinarian, …

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K9 Recon – Akron, Ohio

Died – 3/21/23 Handler – Officer McConnell Akron Police Department announces death of retired K-9 ‘Recon’ The Akron Police Department has announced the passing its retired K-9, Recon. The 12-year-old Recon lost his long battle with kidney disease on Tuesday. In a Facebook post, the Akron Police Department says Recon “had thousands of uses during his over nine-year career, and …

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K9 King – Lima, Ohio

DIED 2/19/23 K9 King has passed away It was a Monday Evening full of remembrance as Lima Police Officers honor one of their own. The Lima Police and Fire Departments as well as community members gathered outside the Police Department Building on West Market Street to honor the life and legacy of K9 King who passed away Sunday Evening from …

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K9 Koda – Middletown, Ohio

Died – 2/5/23 Handler – Sgt. Dennis Jordan Heroic Middletown police K-9 Koda dies after battle with cancer A K-9 with the Middletown Police Department died early Sunday morning after a short battle with cancer. according to the Middletown Division of Police. Middletown police say Koda, a 7 1/2-year-old Dutch shepherd, served alongside Sgt. Dennis Jordan for the last 6 …

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K9 Gold – Waverly, Ohio

Died – 1/28/23 Handler – Sergeant Taylor Ohio’s police dog ‘Sergeant K9 Gold’ dies at 11 The passing of Sergeant K9 Gold has left the police department in Ohio mourning. The 11-year-old Belgian Malinois named Gold passed away on Saturday morning, January 28, at a vet’s office while being attended by his handler, Sergeant Taylor, family, and Chief Winfield.After starting …

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K9 Czar – Amherst, Ohio

Handler – Chief Cawthon Czar the K-9 has died A retired and much-beloved K-9 has passed away. The Amherst Police Department announced Monday their retired K-9 named Czar died at 13 years old.Czar was reportedly enjoying retirement with partner Chief Cawthon. “Rest in peace, Czar, you will be missed by your Cawthon and APD family,” the department said in a …

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K9 Jano – Paulding, Ohio

Died 12/10/22 Handler – Deputy Gary Deirick Paulding County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of K-9 Officer Paulding County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of retired K-9 Officer Jano.K-9 Jano passed on Saturday, Dec. 10, according to Paulding County Sheriff’s Office.He was the first commissioned K-9 Officer under the tenure of Paulding County Sheriff Jason Lauders.“When I was elected …

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K9 Cairo – Cincinnati, Ohio

Handler – Specialist Michael Harper Cincinnati police mourn loss of K-9 officer Cincinnati police are mourning the loss of a K-9 officer who recently died due to medical complications. Cairo has been with the police force since 2014 patrolling the streets with his handler Police Specialist Michael Harper.The dog was trained for patrol, SWAT, tracking, and drug detection.“We ask that …

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