Garvin County Sheriff ’s Office to retire K-9

The Garvin County Sheriff’s Office is retiring its K-9, Maverick, due to health issues.

Sheriff Jim Mullett told the Garvin County Board of Commissioners during their regular meeting Monday, when his office acquired the K-9 from another local law enforcement agency, they knew it likely wouldn’t be a long-term assignment for the 8-year-old Shepherd.

Maverick is certified in narcotics detection and ha…