Wash. K-9 stabbed to death during pursuit

Kane was one year from retirement; suspects arrested

Associated Press

Kane died at St. Francis Animal Hospital in Vancouver, Wash. He worked as a police dog for the past six years and was set to retire next year (Photo courtesy Clark County Sheriff's Dept.)

VANCOUVER, Wash. — A Clark County, Wash., Sheriff's dog was stabbed to death early Saturday as he tried to detain a suspect.

The police K-9, named Kane, was working with sheriff's deputies to find two suspects who had fled from a stolen vehicle after trying to ram a police car.

Police say the dog tried to detain one of the suspects and was stabbed.

Kane died at St. Francis Animal Hospital in Vancouver, Wash. He worked as a police dog for the past six years and was set to retire next year.

Deputies arrested 31-year-old Keegan Graves, of La Center, on suspicion of harming a police dog, auto theft and attempting to elude a police officer.

They also arrested 22-year-old Natasa Cresap, of Yacolt, on an outstanding Department of Corrections warrant.

by GSDtravels on 05 April 2011 - 12:04

I hate to hear these stories, beautiful dog, such a shame. Condolences to his handler and his breeder.

Pittsburgh lost a k-9 last year, but his killer wasn't quite as lucky, he's dead too.

by SitasMom on 05 April 2011 - 15:04

son of a bitch should also be stabbed to death - prison is too good for him!

by Mindhunt on 05 April 2011 - 16:04

If they can do this to an animal, they are certianly capable of doing the same to a person. My sympathies to the handler.

by Siantha on 05 April 2011 - 19:04

K-9 kane you will be remembered for your loyal service to your handler and to the public it is a great sorrow that your career had to end like this but im sure justice will be served to the person who killed this wonderful dog.