K9 MAGGIE
Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office
Narcotic Detection & Patrol Utility
2011 "Case of The Year" Submissions
The following cases were submitted by Deputy Nick Ridings of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office in consideration for the 2011 "Case Of The Year" Award. These are ordered by the case occurrence date. Some of the cases may have had names or addresses removed to protect identities for cases that have not been resolved through the court system. All suspects are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. These cases are from official reports submitted by the officer for cases that meet the criteria for the 2011 "Case Of The Year".
Surrender to K9
Handler: Deputy Ridings
K9: K9 Maggie
Agency: Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office
Date: 03-20-11
Location: Post Oak Rd, Spotsylvania
On 03-20-11 Deputy Ridings assisted Deputies with several larcenies from vehicles off of Margo Road in Spotsylvania County's west-end. Deputies taped off the area where the suspects were last seen, Deputy Ridings arrived on scene and began a track with his K9 partner, Maggie. K9 Maggie tracked east on Courthouse Rd. then trailed left on to Brokenburg Road. Maggie trailed on Brokenburg Road and then cut across a cut corn field, she continued on to an address on Post Oak Road.
After Deputies made contact with residents, they were able to confirm and subsequently arrest 3 juveniles for grand larceny, petit larceny, possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, and underage possession of tobacco and alcohol.
Due to K9 Maggie's track, deputies were able to recover several stolen medications, 2 stolen GPS units, and $280 in cash. Several larceny cases were closed from this incident. The track, from start to finish, was about 2½ miles in length. The suspects confirmed that the K9 Maggie had trailed on the path they took back to their residence.
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