Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, February 1, 2025
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K9 Roxi succumbed to injuries she received in a vehicle crash during a pursuit of a wanted felon.
When deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the suspect continued driving, and a pursuit ensued. At Northwest 72nd Street and Northwest 1st Avenue, the suspect intentionally struck the K9 SUV, crashing the vehicle into a concrete wall.
K9 Roxi was transported to an emergency veterinarian hospital where she died two days later.
The suspect was arrested and charged with trafficking fentanyl, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, fleeing and eluding, causing injury, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell, possession of THC and resisting an officer with violence.
K9 Roxi had served with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office for over seven months.
Bio
- Breed Labrador Retriever
- Gender Female
- Age Not available
- Tour 7 years, 9 months
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Incident Date Thursday, January 30, 2025
- Weapon Automobile
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsI am sad to learn of the passing of a hero in K9 Roxi. I believe our Heavenly Father has welcomed her home into his loving arms where she will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to her Handler, Family and all Members of the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, Florida.
Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS
March 10, 2025
