Henry County Sheriff’s Office Announces Death of K-9 Raja
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia announced the passing of K-9 Raja, a Belgian Malinois who served the agency and county for six years. Raja was a trained narcotics detection, tracking, and apprehension dog who received a Valor Award…
Roanoke Lynchburg, VA, October 21, 2026 —
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia announced the passing of K-9 Raja, a Belgian Malinois who served the agency and the county for six years. The announcement identified Raja as a trained narcotics detection, tracking and apprehension dog.
Raja received a Valor Award for her service alongside Sgt. C. Waddell, according to the information provided. The summary does not give further details about the award, including when it was presented or the circumstances it recognized. It also does not describe specific assignments or incidents involving Raja.
The announcement provides no date for Raja’s passing and does not state its cause. It does not include details about a memorial, plans for the K-9 unit or what may happen next. The agency’s announcement is the source of the information available here; no additional statements from the sheriff’s office or Sgt. Waddell were included.
Raja’s six years of service and the duties listed in the announcement describe her role with the agency and county. The information provided does not identify when she began serving, whether she was assigned to other duties, or whether she worked with additional personnel. It also does not provide further information about her life or service beyond her training, the award and her work alongside Sgt. Waddell.
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