New dogs, new tricks

Fresh faces join Boro's K-9 unit

The Statesboro Police Department announces that K-9 Desoto, 9, left, and Sam, 8, right, have officially retired after serving the citizens of Statesboro since 2004 and 2006. They both are dual purpose (Narcotics and Patrol trained) Belgian Malinois. As a result of their efforts, over 80 felony arrests have been made, well over 100 misdemeanor cases initiated, and several thousands of dollars have been seized. Both K-9 Desoto and Sam will be retired to their respective handlers, Cpl. Nathan Bolton, left, (K-9 Desoto) and Cpl. Eric Simms, right (K-9 Sam). - photo by Special

Canine Retirement For Web — The Statesboro Police Department announces that K-9 Desoto, 9, left, and Sam, 8, right, have officially retired after serving the citizens of Statesboro since 2004 and 2006. They both are dual purpose (Narcotics and Patrol trained) Belgian Malinois. As a result of their efforts, over 80 felony arrests have been made, well over 100 misdemeanor cases initiated, and several thousands of dollars have been seized. Both K-9 Desoto and Sam will be retired to their respective handlers, Cpl. Nathan Bolton, left, (K-9 Desoto) and Cpl. Eric Simms, right (K-9 Sam). - photo by Special

Two veteran drug/patrol K-9 "officers" are officially retired, and the Statesboro Police Department recently acquired two replacement dogs that are ready to roll when it comes to helping their human partners solve crimes. Belgian Malinois Desoto, nine years old, will now have a new home, while the department's other retiree, another Belgian Malinois named Sam, age 8, will spend the rest of his days with his handler, Cpl. Eric Sims. But both Sims and K-9 Officer Nathan Bolton have energetic new dogs that are young, full of drive and ready to do their parts in sniffing out illegal drugs.

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