K-9 Bios
Name: Blaze
Age: 3
Birthplace: Slovakia
Handler: Deputy Oakes
Bio: Blaze has been working for 2 years with the Sheriff’s Office
in the Patrol Division. He is a cross trained German Shepherd Dog. He can
perform patrol, narcotics, and tracking duties. He has been responsible for
numerous arrests of offenders and the seizure of cocaine, heroin,
methamphetamine, ecstasy, and other evidence of crimes. Blaze is one of the
Sheriff’s Office K9’s assigned to the SWAT Team. Blaze deploys with the team
during trainings and operations.
Name: Kratos
Age: 2
Birthplace: Slovakia
Handler: Deputy L. OSullivan
Bio: Kratos is a German Shepherd mix born on May 25, 2021 in Slovakia. Kratos is a dual purpose patrol and narcotics detection K9. Kratos’ biological brother, Bubba, is also in the K9 Unit.
Nickname: Big Dog
Favorite Toy: Red Kong ball
Hobbies: Kratos enjoys eating hotdogs, hoarding toys, playing in the snow, and hugs.
Name: Chase
Age: 2
Handler: Deputy S. DeRosa
Bio: Chase is a black and tan German Shepherd. Chase is cross trained in narcotics detection and criminal apprehension. Chase likes to test his handler in every aspect of training but always gives 100% effort. Chase loves toys of all sorts and fresh chunks of raw meat as a treat.
Name: Bubba
Age: 20 months
Birthplace: Slovakia
Handler: Deputy J. Cunningham
Bio: Bubba is a black and tan German Shepherd Cross. He was born in Slovakia, and came to America in 2021. Bubba is cross trained in narcotics and criminal apprehension. Bubba is very social and enjoys coming to work. Bubba was given his name to pay tribute to a local family, who lost their son, and expressed his love for police dogs.
In Bubba's off time, he enjoys playing fetch, going on hikes and jumping in the snow.