Sheriff’s tracking dog pays dividends to Walhalla

The replacement K9 of the Oconee Sheriff’s Office paid off handsomely during a recent crime investigation. At the request of the Walhalla police, K9 Thor and its handler, Deputy Justin Stokes, mobilized to help track and apprehend a man allegedly responsible for thefts and burglaries. Once the suspect was in custody, Thor began a search that led officers to recover many stolen items. Thor was purchased by the Sheriff’s Office Foundation to replace Dina who recently retired.