Webster County Sheriff's Office Welcomes New K-9

Lexington Co. K-9 dies from heat-related illness post training

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) - A K-9 with the Lexington County Sheriff's Office has passed away from a heat-related illness. Deputies said K-9 Sam died from a heat-related illness, following a medical emergency during a training session. How to stay safe during heat waves – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for Sam was a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois who joined the sheriff's office in early 2025. His handler, Deputy Saunders, said …

Midlands Police K-9 Dies from ‘Heat-Related Illness’ During Training

Training program under review...

S.C. K-9 dies from heat-related illness in training

The Lexington County Sheriff's Office said K-9 Sam “was a trusted teammate and protector”

Webster County Sheriff's Office welcomes new K-9

WEBSTER SPRINGS, W.Va. (WBOY) — The Webster County Sheriff's Office has welcomed a new highly trained member. Webster County Sheriff Rick Clayton introduced Bandit, a Belgian Malinois, in a Facebook post on Thursday. His handler will be Deputy Pat Coumbes, who has previous experience working with K-9s. Photo Courtesy: Rick Clayton, Webster County Sheriff's Office According to Clayton, Bandit has shown "exceptional aptitude" in tracking and appre…

Sheriff's department K-9 dies from heat-related illness, prompts training program evaluation

A Lexington County K-9, Sam, died from a heat-related illness during training. The sheriff's office is reviewing its K-9 training program.

Lexington K-9 Sam succumbs to heat after training session

Lexington County Sheriff's Department evaluating K-9 training program after death of 2-year-old Belgian Malinois