A police dog shot at the end of a long standoff in Portage, Maine, on Monday died hours later, officials said Tuesday.

K-9 Preacher was deployed to apprehend Righini when he was shot in the abdomen, police reported. Sgt. Russell and Specialist ...

K-9 Preacher was more than just a working dog — he was a dedicated partner, a protector, and a hero,” said Maine State Police ...

It is with great sadness that we tell you K9 Preacher was killed in the line of duty last night. Maine State Police K9 ...

Police killed a man who they say shot a deputy and killed a police dog during an hours-long standoff Monday in Aroostook County. The incident began Monday morning when Maine State Police and the ...

Steven Righini, of Portage, Maine, was shot by officers and pronounced dead at the scene, state police said in a statement Tuesday morning.

“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. “Most people will never understand the ...

The standoff began with a domestic dispute that escalated when the suspect resisted being taken into custody and fired at ...