Richmond County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit-Georgia

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Never Forgotten🐾🐾🐾🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

09/11/2026

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09/10/2026

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit would like to extend a big thank you to Coca-Cola for their generous donation of K9 toys and treats for our K9 partners!

We truly appreciate your kindness and support for both our four-legged partners who serve Richmond County with honor!!!

08/22/2026

Great Job Deputy Crystal Giannotti and K9 Arie!!!

Earlier today members of our Criminal Investigation Division attempted to pick up a subject that had multiple Felony warrants to include aggravated assault warrants out of multiple counties in the Metro Atlanta area.

While they were attempting to take the suspect into custody he fled. A perimeter was quickly established by members of the Road Patrol. Deputy Giannotti/K9 Arie were contacted and responded to the area.

Deputy Giannotti deployed K9 Arie in the area of the 900 Block of Molly Pond Rd, K9 Arie proceeded to track the suspect to the rear of 1001 Kent St. where after a brief struggle he was taken into custody.

Great job to all involved!!! It was definitely a team effort to get this violent criminal off of the street!!!

08/19/2026

𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗢𝗙 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗢𝗪𝗡

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of two members of our family in less than 24 hours.

Yesterday afternoon, Deputy Jailer Michael Davis unexpectedly passed away following a medical emergency. Deputy Davis dedicated 28 years of service to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and was assigned to D Shift at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center.

This morning, our agency suffered another heartbreaking loss when Deputy Phillip Wasson passed away following a traffic collision. Deputy Wasson served the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office for 18 years and was assigned to the Traffic Division.

Together, Deputy Davis and Deputy Wasson gave 46 years of service to this agency and the citizens of Richmond County. But their service cannot be measured simply in years. They were deputies, coworkers, friends, and members of our Sheriff’s Office family. They were our Brothers.

Today, there are two families grieving the loss of someone they loved, and there are coworkers throughout our agency grieving alongside them.

Sheriff Eugene Brantley and the entire Richmond County Sheriff’s Office ask that you keep the Davis and Wasson families, their friends, and their fellow deputies in your thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead.

Service arrangements for both deputies will be released once they have been finalized.

𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘀
𝟮𝟴 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲

𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗽 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻
𝟭𝟴 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲

Rest easy, brothers. Your service will not be forgotten.

08/16/2026

Great Job Deputy Wade Banks and K9 Gajes!!!

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Arrest Made

On Sunday, August 16, 2026, deputies with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to PAC N GO, located at 1649 Olive Road, in reference to an attempted armed robbery.

Upon arrival, deputies secured the perimeter and began searching for the suspect. After a brief foot chase, deputies successfully apprehended the suspect.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

08/12/2026

K9 Roy EOW 08/05/2026

Today was an extremely sad day within our unit. We had to lay K9 Roy to rest. Roy passed away last Wednesday from an unforeseen medical issue.

Our prayers continue to go out to Deputy Joseph Hawkins and his family.

K9 Roy loved serving his community, playing ball, and getting belly rubs from his family.

Roy had an incredible career while with The Sheriff’s Office seizing large amounts of drugs, money and tracking down some of the most dangerous people in our community. In an effort to keep the citizens of Richmond County safe.

He was not only a dedicated K9, but also a beloved partner, protector, and member of his family.

Roy you will be truly missed by all!

07/16/2026

We would like to recognize our EOD K9’s and their handlers for their tireless work in support of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta.

Our Handlers and their partners along with other local, State, and Federal Teams conducted hundreds of sweeps in order to keep the teams and patrons from around the world safe during this incredible event.

During the 33 days of operations there were an estimated 1 Million patrons between The Atlanta Stadium and The Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park.

Thanks again for your hard work!!!

Sgt Donald McVean / K9 Flip
Deputy Gabe Garner / K9 Silver
Deputy Jason Mathis / K9 Piper

05/20/2026

On May 19, 2026 Deputy John Wade and K9 Duke responded to an area to assist our Crime Suppression Team with a traffic stop where the occupants fled.

Upon arrival K9 Duke was deployed in the area that the subjects were last seen. Duke tracked approximately 100 yards into a wooded area where he located one of the occupants.

Great job Deputy Wade and K9 Duke. All of your hard work and training do not go unnoticed!!!