K-9 Unit Receives Patrol Case Of The Year Award In Stafford

STAFFORD, VA—A K-9 unit chase that led to the arrest of a fugitive last year has also led to an honor being bestowed on a Stafford County Sheriff's Office deputy and his police dog—the latter posthumously. Namely, Deputy Scott Myers and his K-9 partner, Khaos, received the 2018 Patrol Case of the Year award from the Virginia Police Canine Association. Khaos died Dec. 30, 2018, after nearly 10 years on the force.

On the night of Oct. 27, Myers and Khaos responded to the scene of a traffic stop after a suspect fled into the adjacent woods while police were trying to identify him. Khaos began tracking him and found him hiding in the woods, after which the man was found to be a wanted convicted felon. Khaos also found the man's loaded firearm in the area.

"From tracking down criminals to aiding in searches for narcotics and finding missing persons,
our K-9 units play a valuable role in protecting our community," Sheriff David P. Decatur said in a statement. "We are very proud of Deputy Myers and K-9 Khaos for achieving this award.

"It is also bittersweet as we reflect on the legacy of service to the department and his community that Khaos left behind. We will never forget."