Died 10/31/24
Handler – Deputy Gerholdt,
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of K-9
Diesel, a Manatee County Sheriff K9, has passed away while off duty.Diesel was an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois.As a respected member of the K9 unit, he seized nearly 1000 items and was a part of 168 apprehensions. In 2020 he was named “the fur missile.”He searched for bombs at the 2021 Superbowl, presidential details and other notable events including Gasparilla. Please keep his cherished companion and handler, Deputy Gerholdt, and the MCSO family in your prayers during this difficult time.