Handler – Deputy Jay Pearson
Darke County Sheriff’s Office mourns the passing of K-9 Deputy Eric
The Darke County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook on Friday that retired K-9 Deputy Eric has passed away. The seven-year veteran K9 was handled by Deputy Jay Pearson, and was certified in drug detection, tracking, and article search, according to the Facebook post. He was a fulltime patrol dog. “K9 Deputy Eric served the citizens of Darke County for 7 years until his retirement in August of 2021. He spent his retirement in the home of his handler, Deputy Jay Pearson, and his family,” said the post. The Darke County Veterinary Service and the Tribute Funeral Home’s Pet Memorial Service were recognized in the Facebook post for their care and assistance. “Our hearts and prayers are with Deputy Pearson and his family at this difficult time. We will always be grateful for his service,” said the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.