Tag Archives: WA

Died – 3/24/23 Handler – Sgt. Heather Prigger Mason County Sherrif’s Office remembers K9 Ryder’s service to community after passing We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of K9 Ryder, who served with his handler Sergeant Heather Prigger at the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. K9 Ryder passed from an aggressive form of cancer that was undiagnosed. Our thoughts …

Died – 11/14/22 Handler – Officer Mark McKinney Yakima Police Dog Trex Dies After Long Illness One of Yakima Police Department’s two patrol dogs has died.K9 Trex was euthanized Monday following a months-long illness, YPD spokesperson Yvette Inzunza said. He was 5 years old.Trex, a Czech shepherd, had medical issues that worsened in recent months, Inzunza said. He was seen …

Handler – Officer Frank Former Tukwila K9 Ace dies after six years with the department Ace joined our family in March of 2013 when he was paired up with Officer Frank. Ace went on to spend six years working night shift alongside Officer Frank and was responsible for the capture of hundreds of suspects along with saving Officer Frank and …

Handler – Undersheriff Gary Howell Sheriff’s office mourns passing of K-9 Dakota It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our K-9 Dakota. Dakota suffered from a very aggressive cancer in her chest and her health declined rapidly in the last few weeks. She passed peacefully at the Country Pet Veterinary Clinic with Undersheriff Gary Howell, …

Died – 1/5/22 Handler – Officer Dupree K9 Jedi was stabbed to death while attempting an apprehension of a burglary suspect in the 2200 block of South Eddy Street at about 2:45 pm. A resident in the home called 911 to report a subject armed with a machete was attempting to break in. Responding units encountered the subject who then …

Died 10/19/21 Handler – Officer Ziegler  Airway Heights Police K-9 dies The Airway Heights Police Department is saying a heartfelt goodbye to a very good boy. The police department says K-9 Austin died last week. He passed surrounded by his fellow officers and his family. K-9 Austin started at the Airway Heights Police Department in Nov. 2008 when he was …

Died 3/11/21 Handler – Officer Tim Nunn APD Says Goodbye to K-9 Jax The Auburn Police Department announced the passing of K9 Police Officer Jax on Thursday, March 11. K9 Jax, a German Shepherd, joined the Auburn Police Department in November 2016. He came to the department from Germany by way of Creative Kennels in Sacramento, CA. His handler Officer …

Died 1/28/21 It’s with a heavy heart and we announce the passing of retired K9 Officer Rohn. Earlier today at 13 years of age, with his handler and friends by his side he passed peacefully away. K9 Rohn and Deputy Gray were the first of two patrol K9s purchased in 2009 to rejuvenate the K9 program. After 6 years of …

Died – 8/13/20 The Tacoma Police Department is mourning the loss of rookie K9 Ronja, who was shot in a gunfight while chasing a homicide suspect overnight. “We are heartbroken,” the department said in a news release announcing Ronja’s death. Ronja was tracking a homicide suspect around 1:30 a.m. Thursday when police and the suspect exchanged gunfire. The 2-year-old German …

Died – 8/2/20 Handler – Deputy Mike Lamon Retired Chelan County Sheriff’s Office K9 Axel passes away Former Chelan County Sheriff’s Office K9 Axel died on Sunday, according to the sheriff’s office. Axel, who was retired from the sheriff’s office in 2017 after five years of service, passed away at home, the sheriff’s office stated. “Thank you K9 Axel for …