A crime buster for the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office is stepping down after taking nearly 136,000 grams of illegal narcotics off the streets.
The sheriff’s office announced in a media release that K-9 Jynx will retire to a life of squeaky tennis balls and Starbuck’s pup cups.
Jynx began her law enforcement career on July 25, 2017, as little more than a puppy that had been noticed for her “exceptional drive and intelligence,” the media release said.
She was trained at Southern State Canine in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with specialties in narcotics detection and tracking, the media release said.
Jynx was partnered with sheriff’s Cpl. Daniel Jacobson in August 2018, and during her career, she earned multiple Top 3 finishes in narcotics detection competitions.
“In 2024, she achieved 1st Place at both the USPCA Regional Competition and the National Team Competition for narcotics detection,” the release said. “During her 7 years and 4 months on patrol, Jynx and Cpl. Jacobson seized a total of 135,874.48 grams of illegal narcotics, making a lasting impact on community safety.”
Described as a gentle soul beyond the badge, Jynx will live out her retirement with Jacobson’s family.
This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: Now on to a dog’s life
Reporting by Lynn Walker, Wichita Falls Times Record News / Wichita Falls Times Record News
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