Stafford’s late K-9, Khaos, receives statewide honor

STAFFORD — A Stafford County K-9 that passed away late last year was just honored again.

Deputy Scott Myers and his K-9 partner, Khaos, now have received the 2018 Patrol Case of the Year award from the Virginia Police Canine Association.

The award recognizes their performance during an incident that occurred in October 2018 which led to the arrest of an armed wanted suspect.

On the evening of October 27, Myers and Khaos were called to the scene of a traffic stop. They learned the suspect had fled the vehicle into the woods.

Khaos began tracking the suspect and found him hiding in the woods. The suspect was arrested and deputies learned he was a convicted felon.

Khaos also found a loaded firearm belonging to the suspect.

The VPCA Case of the Year award recognizes K-9s and their handlers for exceptional performance of their duties during difficult circumstances. Members vote on cases submitted throughout the year for each discipline:

• Patrol
• Narcotics
• Explosives
• Search and rescue

K-9 Khaos passed away on December 30, 2018, after serving as a member of the sheriff’s office for nearly a decade. The animal officer was the recipient of numerous awards.

“From tracking down criminals to aiding in searches for narcotics and finding missing persons, our K-9 units play a valuable role in protecting our community,” said Sheriff David P. Decatur. “We are very proud of Deputy Myers and K-9 Khaos for achieving this award. It is also bittersweet as we reflect on the legacy of service to the department and his community that Khaos left behind. We will never forget.”