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Died 2/9/19 Handler – Chief Michael Krzywicki Kingston police K-9 ONYX dies The End of Watch has come for Kingston Municipal Police Department K-9 ONYX. ONYX, 10, a U.S.-born German Shepherd, died Saturday. ONYX was a member of the Kingston Police Department for more than 8 years and served as a narcotics/patrol dog, said his handler, Chief Michael Krzywicki. “Rest …

Died – 1/23/19 Handler – Sgt. Christopher Martinez Newberry Township Police K-9 Tazer dies Newberry Township Police K-9 Tazer, who had been with the department for more than 8 years, died Wednesday, the department announced. “K9 Tazer’s health recently deteriorated to the point that he had to be laid to rest today,” the department posted on its website. “Throughout his …

Died 1/5/19 Handler – Officer Joshua Miller Police in Northampton County Mourning Loss of K-9 Officer It is with deep sadness that the Bushkill Township Police Department announces and mourns the loss of its retired K-9, Havoc, who was 13 years old. On Saturday, January 5, 2019 Havoc passed away at his home alongside his handler Officer Joshua Miller. Havoc, …

Died – 1/5/19 Handler – Officer Joshua Miller Police in Northampton County Mourning Loss of K-9 Officer It is with deep sadness that the Bushkill Township Police Department announces and mourns the loss of its retired K-9, Havoc, who was 13 years old. On Saturday, January 5, 2019 Havoc passed away at his home alongside his handler Officer Joshua Miller. …

Died – 12/27/18 Handler – Lieutenant Grooms Butler City Police K-9 Dies The Butler City Police Department says their K-9 officer has died. Police Chief Bob O’Neill says K-9 Gunner seemed to be feeling ill on Thursday evening so his handler, Lieutenant Grooms, took Gunner to the veterinarian. The vet found that Gunner had many irreparable internal issues. O’Neill says …

Died 12/21/18 Handler – Det. Lee Billiter Manheim Township Police announced the passing of K9 Ruger Early Friday afternoon, Manheim Township Police announced that Ruger, the department’s first K-9 officer, had the end of watch. Ruger specialized in patrol, narcotics detection, and tracking with the Manheim Township Police Department, where he served for nine years after becoming the department’s first …

Died – 12/21/18 Handler – Sgt. David Bolton Lancaster County Sheriff’s mourning K9 Ronin Ronin Friday morning, the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office announced that Ronin, one of its most-decorated K-9 officers, was euthanized after a “rapid decline in health.” Ronin retired from the Sheriff’s Office in February after serving for almost a decade. He was a veteran of 70 bomb …

Died – 11/18/18 Philadelphia police K-9 passes away after battle with cancer Today, we salute K9 Kane, badge #K588, who peacefully passed away this morning after a battle with cancer. Kane had served our city since 2012, and will be greatly missed by all of his two and four-legged friends. Rest in peace, partner – and thank you for your …

Died – 11/6/18 Sheriff’s Office announces passing of K9 The Blair County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of their K9, Lily, Tuesday. They said K9 Corporal Lilly was the office’s original K9 and served the community well. They are asking each agency to join them on Lilly’s final ride from the Hollidaysburg Animal Clinch to the memorial site in front …

Handler – Deputy Chris Kinsey Retired York County sheriff ‘deputy’ Dexx dies. He served 56 ‘dog years’ A longtime member of the York County Sheriff’s office, who gave the agency a record length of service if counted in dog years, has died. Dexx, a bloodhound tracking dog that served for eight years as a “deputy” before being retired last year, …