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Police K9 tracks down stolen car suspect after I-95 pursuit in East Lyme

East Lyme, CT – A stolen vehicle pursuit that began in Groton ended on Interstate 95 Wednesday night when Connecticut State Police and a K9 team tracked down the fleeing driver through…

September 4, 2025

Cops find loaded Beretta and drugs after K9 alert in Cambridge

Loaded gun and crack cocaine found in late-night Cambridge traffic stop Cambridge, MD — A traffic stop for an equipment violation turned into a major bust late Wednesday night after Cambridge detectives…

August 30, 2025

Connecticut K9 tracks swamp-covered fugitive then finds missing man hours later

MONTVILLE, CT – A Connecticut State Police K9 is being credited with two successful searches in a single day — first tracking a felony fugitive who tried to vanish into a swamp…

August 30, 2025

K9 sniffs out $149K stash and ghost gun during Plattekill stop

Traffic stop on I-87 leads to seizure of cocaine and ghost gun in major felony bust Plattekill, NY – A routine traffic stop on the New York State Thruway turned into a…

August 27, 2025

Beloved Ocean County K9 Kane dies at 14 after heroic career of service

Toms River, NJ – With his paws once planted firmly on the front lines of law enforcement, Ocean County’s most decorated police dog has died, ending a chapter in the department’s history…

August 23, 2025

Police use drones, K9 to find missing elderly woman with dimentia in forest

Walton, NY – A massive multi-agency search effort unfolded Wednesday morning in the quiet town of Walton after an elderly woman with dementia went missing, prompting swift action from New York State…

August 17, 2025

Beloved accelerant detection K9 Camden remembered after years of service

BALTIMORE, MD — The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is mourning the loss of K9 Camden, a highly trained accelerant detection dog who served in more than 500 investigations and…

August 12, 2025

Beloved retired NY State Police K9 Wilder dies at 13

SYRACUSE, NY — His passing happened on August 5 when K9 Wilder, a retired New York State Police dog once trained in narcotics and cadaver detection, passed away at 13 and a…

August 7, 2025

Clarkstown Police mourn death of retired K9 Remy, named in honor of 9/11 hero

CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. — The Clarkstown Police Department announced Friday the passing of retired K9 Remy, who served alongside Officer Reekie with distinction and loyalty. Remy was named in memory of Welles Remy…

July 18, 2025

Pittsburgh Police K9 Miky dies from medical emergency

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police announced the unexpected death of K9 Miky, a six-year-old Belgian Malinois, following a medical emergency on Wednesday. K9 Miky had served with the department since…

June 12, 2025

Jackson Girl Scout Receives Honor After Helping Police Department with New K9 Unit

JACKSON, N.J. — A Jackson teen who has dedicated nearly a decade to public safety education and K-9 advocacy will receive the Girl Scouts of the USA’s highest honor this weekend in…

June 6, 2025

Police officers, K9 units visit young Jersey girl after father’s passing

TABERNACLE, N.J. — Members of the Pemberton Township Police Department, the Federal Corrections Institution – Fort Dix, and the New Jersey State Police visited Tabernacle on Thursday to show support for a…

May 23, 2025

Beloved Schenectady police K9 Ramo dies after years of service

SCHENECTADY, NY — The Schenectady Police Department is mourning the death of retired K9 officer Ramo, a dedicated service dog who spent years protecting the community alongside his partner and handler. Chief…

April 25, 2025

Beloved New York State Police K9 Nate retires after 8 years of dedicated service with Bomb Disposal Unit

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State Police announced the retirement of K9 Nate on Friday, marking the end of an eight-year career with Troop F’s Bomb Disposal Unit. K9 Nate, a longtime…

March 31, 2025

Seaside Park Police mourn loss of K9 Jax after 9 years of service

SEASIDE PARK, NJ — The Seaside Park Police Department announced the passing of K9 Jax, a longtime service dog with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office. K9 Jax served the community for nine…

March 23, 2025

Pittsburgh police mourn loss of K9 Jr. after years of service

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police announced the passing of K9 Jr., a longtime member of the department, following a short illness and declining health. K9 Jr. joined the force in…

March 4, 2025

Brooklyn man arrested after police K9 finds cocaine during traffic stop in upstate New York

OSWEGATCHIE, N.Y. – A Brooklyn man was arrested Thursday after authorities discovered a significant quantity of cocaine in his vehicle during a traffic stop on State Highway 37, police said. New York…

February 21, 2025

Clarkstown police welcome K9 Drogo to the force

CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. — The Clarkstown Police Department has announced the addition of its newest K9 member, Drogo, a 19-month-old Belgian Malinois/Shepherd mix from Hungary, who recently graduated from a 17-week patrol K9…

December 21, 2024

Myrtle Beach police mourn loss of retired K9 Yep

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Myrtle Beach Police Department announced the passing of their retired K9, Yep, on Saturday, expressing sorrow over the loss of the dual-purpose dog who served the community…

October 26, 2024

Portland Police settle lawsuit after K9 attack incident

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Police Bureau has reissued details of a 2021 incident in which an off-duty police dog attacked two people in Happy Valley, following the settlement of a lawsuit…

October 20, 2024

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K9 Helps Staafford Cops Capture Home Burglar

North Stafford, VA – A suspect involved in a break and entering incident in North Stafford was apprehended by a K-9 unit. The incident occurred early on Thursday, where deputies responded to…

October 17, 2024

New York State Police Welcomes K9 Perkins to Team

Albany, NY – The New York State Police Troop B announced the addition of K9 Perkins to their team. Recently graduated from the State Police K9 Academy, Perkins will work alongside Trooper…

October 17, 2024

K9 Units Engage in Advanced Training With DC Fire and EMS

Linthicum, MD – Last week, K9 teams from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, Anne Arundel County Fire Department, and DC Fire and EMS participated in a training session. The session took…

October 14, 2024

Upper Moreland Police Host K9 Demo Day

Upper Moreland, PA – Maximus and Officer Snyder participated in the Montgomery County Down Syndrome Interest Group of PA (MCDSIG) K9 demo day on the previous day. The event featured the Upper…

October 13, 2024

Frederick Police Department Announces Passing of K9 Gino

Frederick, MD – The Frederick Police Department has announced the passing of K9 Gino, a dedicated service dog who had been with the department since 2016. Gino started working with his handler,…

September 25, 2024

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