K9 “Preacher” killed

[Kevin G]

In early February Preacher,a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois Maine State Police K9,was killed at a standoff situation.
The recent Can-Am sled dog race has been dedicated to his honor.
Kevin G


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[jeffrefrig]

Those are great dogs. I see they are being used more often now. No fear.

 

[WardenRoss]

"It is with great sadness that we tell you K-9 Preacher was killed in the line of duty last night.

Maine State Police K-9 Preacher, a four-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. Jonathan Russell, served the greater Southern Field Troop area and the Maine State Police Tactical Team. Sgt. Russell and K-9 Preacher attended the Maine State Police K-9 Patrol School in the fall of 2023, where they became a certified patrol team.

The tactical team was deployed in response to an armed standoff involving a suspect who had shot an Aroostook County deputy on Monday, February 3, 2025. The standoff lasted several hours before the suspect attempted to flee the residence around 8 p.m. K-9 Preacher was deployed to apprehend the suspect when he was shot in the abdomen. Following the shooting, the suspect was engaged by Sgt. Jonathan Russell and Specialist Andrew Hardy, who returned fire. The suspect was pronounced dead on the scene. K-9 Preacher was immediately rushed to an emergency veterinary clinic in Presque Isle, where he was stabilized. Despite the efforts of veterinary staff, he succumbed to his injuries early this morning. He was surrounded by Sgt. Russell and several members of the tactical team when he passed..."

 

[Kinman]

A friend of mine tells me that of all the things he has heard while working as a cop the one thing that gets the quickest response is "If you don't come out, were sending the dog in."

 

[ralph7]

I hate seeing this as much as if he would have been a human.

 

[ladder13]

“You’re gonna get dog bit” gets them out all the time. RIP Preacher

 

[Brian Parrish]

No doubt "Preacher" saved a deputy's life.
That bullet was meant for YOU.
A real hero...
Thank God for those who train such K-9 heroes too. They deserve credit.

Thanks for sharing. I cannot feel the grief the same as you, impossible really, but I can understand,
or try to.

Best Regards!
BrianD

 

[S-W4EVER]

R.I.P., K9 Preacher. Your life mattered...

 

[STCM(SW)]

Another hero dies in the line of duty.....

 

[6518John]

Ever notice that the scum who shoot police dogs almost always get brought in dead?

 

[UncleEd]

Throughout history, humans have honored dogs.

There is a reason.

 

[lihpster]

Ever notice that the scum who shoot police dogs almost always get brought in dead?

Yep. I remain unbothered by it.

 

[Rule3]

Those dogs are amazing.!


The most insane on the planet


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