Maine State Police honoring K-9 Preacher with service Wed.

Funeral service held for fallen Maine State Police K-9 Preacher
A funeral service was held on Wednesday for a Maine State Police K-9 named Preacher who was killed in the line of duty.
Maine State Police honors K-9 Preacher with service Wednesday
The Maine State Police honored K-9 Preacher Wednesday. K-9 Preacher, a four-year-old Belgian Malinois, made the ultimate sacrifice in line line of duty last week when he was killed during a tactical team operation in Portage.
Maine State Police lay to rest K9 Preacher, killed in line of duty
Maine State Police gathered Wednesday to pay respect to K9 Preacher, who was shot during a standoff in Portage Lake in Aroostook County earlier this month.
Hundreds gather to honor state police dog Preacher
Sgt. Jonathan Russell thanked his partner, Preacher, for a life dedicated to protection and loyalty. SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Law enforcement officers are used to leaving their homes every day not knowing what dangers they will face. Maine State Police Sgt. Jonathan Russell took comfort knowing when his boots hit the ground, so did four paws.
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.
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.
'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.
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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Fallen Maine State Police K9 given final sendoff with funeral
Members of Maine law enforcement will pay respects to "Preacher" during the K9's funeral service, which is expected to start ...
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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 ...
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Law enforcement honors fallen K9
Law enforcement officers from Maine and beyond gathered to honor the life and sacrifice of Maine State Police K9 Preacher.
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The standoff began with a domestic dispute that escalated when the suspect resisted being taken into custody and fired at ...