JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office announced the End of Watch for K-9 Duc who was put to rest today after sustaining a critical spinal injury.
K-9 Duc (pronounced Duke) worked with the sheriff's office until the end before he was put to rest with his best friend, Deputy Crain by his side.
According to JCSO, K-9 Duc was a duel purpose K-9, proficient in building searches, detecting illegal narcotics, tracking and apprehension.
K-9 Duc served the citizens of Jefferson County and the surrounding areas from 2018 until 2024.
He was a favorite at community events, youth group meetings, scout meetings and school functions, according to the sheriff's office.
E.O.W for Jefferson County Sheriff's Office K-9 Duc
Here's a look at K-9 Duc's impressive stats:
- 588,013.3 grams methamphetamine
- 62 grams fentanyl
- 2086.5 grams cocaine
- 79 grams crack cocaine
- 44 grams MDMA
- 93 grams heroin
- 30 Pounds marijuana
- 33 firearms
- 32 suspects in custody
- 246,345.00 U.S. currency
K9 Duc won the 2022 Patrol Case of the Quarter and 2022 Runner up for Patrol Case of the Year through the National Police Canine Association.
K-9 Duc will be greatly missed.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
