"The Maine State Police extends its heartfelt condolences to Sgt. Jonathan Russell and the entire K-9 Unit," MSP wrote. "The loss of Preacher is a profound reminder of the courage and dedication ...

2 days ago · K-9 Preacher, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, had been with Maine State Police for two years, the agency said. "K-9 Preacher was more than just a working dog--he was a dedicated partner, a ...

1 day ago · Maine State Police K-9 Preacher, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, was killed in the line of duty on Monday, during a tactical team operation in Portage. Preacher, along with his handler, Sgt ...

1 day ago · K-9 Preacher lays underneath a K-9 Unit sign. 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 K9 Patrol School in the fall of 2023, where they became a certified patrol team.

1 day ago · A police K9 shot during a standoff with a suspect in Portage Lake Monday has now died.Maine State Police announced Tuesday morning that Preacher, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, was killed in the ...

1 day ago · “K-9 Preacher was more than just a working dog—he was a dedicated partner, a protector, and a hero,” Maine State Police Colonel Ross said in a statement. “Most people will never understand the sacrifices made by our K-9 teams, but last night, Preacher made the ultimate sacrifice to protect others from harm.” ...

K-9 Preacher, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, had been with Maine State Police for two years, the agency said. “K-9 Preacher was more than just a working dog–he was a dedicated partner, a ...

2 days ago · “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 Ross. “Most people will never understand the sacrifices made by our K-9 teams, but last night, Preacher made the ultimate sacrifice to protect others from harm.”

1 day ago · Sgt. Jonathan Russell and K-9 Preacher (Maine State Police) In a statement Tuesday, Colonel Ross says, “K-9 Preacher was more than just a working dog—he was a dedicated partner, a protector ...

2 days ago · Maine State Police Sgt. Jonathan Russell with K-9 Preacher. Preacher was shot and mortally wounded during a tactical operation Monday. Maine State Police. A Maine State Police K-9 and a suspect were killed Monday during an incident in Portage Lake that started with the wounding of an Aroostook County Sheriff’s deputy and ended in a standoff.