Hundreds gather to honor Maine State Police dog killed in action
That day, the Maine State Police and Aroostook County Sheriff's Office were responding to a domestic violence call in Portage, Aroostook County. Russell said the woman in the hous
'Profound reminder' of courage: Maine police K-9 shot, killed in the line of duty
Preacher and his handler, Sgt. Jonathan Russell, were deployed to a domestic dispute that led to an armed standoff involving 29-year-old Steven Righini, who shot an Aroostook deputy, according to a statement from MSP.
Man who allegedly shot officer, killed K-9 dog killed by police in Maine
It is with great sadness that we tell you K9 Preacher was killed in the line of duty last night. Maine State Police K9 Preacher, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois, was killed in the line of duty last night during a tactical team operation in Portage. Preacher and his handler, Sgt.… pic.twitter.com/UxoUkYpfEU
Maine State Police K9 Preacher killed in the line of duty after armed standoff
K-9 Preacher was more than just a working dog — he was a dedicated partner, a protector, and a hero,” said Maine State Police Colonel William Ross.
Maine State Police K9 killed in the line of duty honored with funeral
K9 Preacher of the Maine State Police Tactical Team was fatally shot while trying to stop the suspect in an armed standoff in Aroostook County.
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LIVE: Fallen Maine State Police K9 given final sendoff with funeral
Members of the New England law enforcement community are paying their respects to a Maine State Police K9 who was fatally shot in the line of duty. A funeral for K9 Preacher is scheduled to start at 11 a.
Funeral service to be held for fallen Maine State Police K-9 Preacher
A funeral service is being held on Wednesday for a Maine State Police K-9 named Preacher who was killed in the line of duty.
Hundreds expected at funeral for beloved K9 shot and killed during standoff in Maine
Hundreds of law enforcement officers are expected to attend the funeral on Wednesday for Preacher, a beloved K9 that was shot and killed during a recent standoff in Maine.
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Police K-9 and suspect killed, deputy wounded during standoff in Maine; baby rescued
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Maine law enforcement community remembers state police dog killed in action
Preacher was deployed to apprehend Righini when he was shot in the abdomen, police reported. Sgt. Russell and Specialist Andrew Hardy returned fire, fatally striking Righini, who was pronounced dead ...
‘An all-around good guy:’ Maine Capitol Police introduce their new asset: a labrador retriever
“Every day is a training day for us. It’s nonstop,” said Maine Capitol Police Officer Ryan Frost. Frost and his new K9, Teddy ...
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Maine Capitol Police welcome first bomb-sniffing dog
Teddy, trained through the Maine State Police K-9 Unit, is expected to conduct daily sweeps through the Maine State House ...
Police dog shot at end of Maine standoff dies: ‘ultimate sacrifice'
A police dog shot at the end of a long standoff in Portage, Maine, on Monday died hours later, officials said Tuesday.
Police kill man during standoff in rural Maine
Steven Righini, of Portage, Maine, was shot by officers and pronounced dead at the scene, state police said in a statement Tuesday morning.