Flags Lowered In Honor Of Harford Sheriff Sergeant Who Died After His Shift

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Flags have been lowered to half-staff this week in honor of Sgt. George Gregory “Greg” Dietz of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.

Dietz had been with the agency for 27 years. He died at his home unexpectedly Monday night, the sheriff's office said, after working a shift that day.

Throughout his career, Dietz served in patrol services, as a school resource officer, a supervisor in the Criminal Investigations and Court Services Divisions and as a supervisor of the Civil Unit. He also held many other secondary assignments including; a member of the Crisis Negotiation Team, public information officer, defensive tactics instructor and an agency recruiter.

"During this time of grief, our thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. Dietz's family, friends and loved ones. His presence will be greatly missed and his impact will not be forgotten. Our Harford County community is a great source of strength for us. Your support has sustained us through very dark days. We know that you share this loss with us, and ask that you please keep Sgt. Dietz's family, and the entire HCSO in your thoughts and prayers," the sheriff's office posted on Facebook.

Currently, donations are being accepted in honor of Sgt. Dietz to the Harford County Deputy Sheriff’s Benevolent Fund.

The department said all services for Dietz will be private.

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