Rains County K-9’s Death Leads To Criminal Charges

An investigation into the death of a Rains County Sheriff’s K-9 has led to the firing of the dog’s handler and criminal charges pending. The K-9 named “Kumo” was reportedly found dead by the handler, who the Sheriff’s Office has not publicly identified. They suspect the deputy of violating canine operations policy and vehicle maintenance procedures. The District Attorney now has the case and will determine what happens next.