Sheriff Launches Probe Into Deputy’s K9 Actions - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

Sheriff Launches Probe Into Deputy’s K9 Actions - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. — Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry announced the suspension of a deputy on April 18, 2025, pending a full investigation into a K9 deployment incident during an arrest earlier that week. The incident, involving the apprehension of a burglary suspect, was flagged during a supervisory review of camera footage and reports, which found the deputy’s conduct and K9 use inconsistent with agency standards. Sheriff Berry immediatel…

Message from Sheriff Troy D. Berry Regarding Investigation of K9 Deployment Incident

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office released the following message on April 18th, 2025, from Sheriff Troy D. Berry Regarding Investigation of K9 Deployment Incident. “I want to make our community aware of an incident that is being investigated. Yesterday, we became aware of a case that occurred earlier in the week involving the arrest of a man who was reportedly the suspect of a burglary in progress. This arrest was made using a police K9. For c…

Charles County Sheriff Opens Investigation Into Police K9 Deployment - The BayNet

LA PLATA, Md. – Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry announced Friday that an internal investigation is underway after a police K9 was used during an arrest earlier in the week, prompting concerns over whether the deployment aligned with department policy.In a public statement, Sheriff Berry said the department became aware of the incident on Thursday and immediately launched a review.“I want to make our community aware of an incident that is be…