Garrett County Sheriff's Office, Maryland
End of Watch Thursday, January 18, 1979
Add to My HeroesSarge
K9 Sarge was killed with a samurai sword after he and his handler, Deputy Sheriff David Livengood, responded to a burglary call at the Army - Navy store in Oakland, Maryland.
After shooting Deputy Livengood, the two suspects killed his canine, Sarge, with a samurai sword. The suspects fled in Deputy Livengood's cruiser. A short time later they tied up a family near Dear Park and stole their car. Later that day they were captured by state police near Morgantown, West Virginia.
Both suspects were convicted of first degree murder. One was sentenced to death but later his sentence was commuted to life. He died in prison on October 26, 2006. The other suspect was sentenced to life. On November 22, 2011, his murder conviction was reversed. He remains in custody pending further proceedings.
Bio
- Breed German Shepherd
- Gender Not available
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Sword
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsRIP SARGE!!!! FOREVER A HERO!!!!
grateful citizen
December 16, 2012
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