6 days ago · PORTAGE LAKE, Maine — Maine State Police are mourning the loss of police dog Preacher, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois killed in the line of duty during a tactical operation Monday evening.

6 days 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...

Feb 4, 2025 · 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...

6 days 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 ...

6 days ago · Maine State Police K-9 Preacher, a two year old Belgian Malinois was killed in the line of duty during a tactical team operation in Portage Lake.

Feb 4, 2025 · Righini allegedly fired his weapon at a Maine State Police K-9 named Preacher and struck the dog in the abdomen. Preacher, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, was rushed to an emergency veterinary clinic, where he was stabilized, but he …

5 days ago · K-9 officer Preacher and his handler Jonathan Russell. Maine State Police Reghini then pointed his gun at troopers, before he was shot by two other officers, identified by WGME as troopers Andrew ...

Feb 4, 2025 · K9 Preacher succumbed to gunshot wounds he received while pursuing a fleeing domestic suspect on Ranger Street in Portage Lake, Maine. Law enforcement responded to a report of a domestic situation and convinced the subject to talk to them outside of the home.

6 days 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 ...

6 days ago · “K-9 Preacher was more than just a working dog—he was a dedicated partner, a protector, and a hero,” Colonel Ross with the Maine State Police said.. “Most people will never understand the ...