Sheriff Jim Hammond has placed Deputy Donald Myrick on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of the internal affairs investigation being conducted.
On Wednesday, the HCSO Civil Process Department received a court order for a set-out (eviction) of an employee of the sheriff’s office at 7920 North Dent Road.
The property of the set-out belonged to Deputy Myrick.
During the set-out, case information and packages, which also included an envelope containing a very small amount of suspected marijuana, were found and were collected by the HCSO and taken and properly secured in the evidence storage room until further review. Sheriff Hammond instructed Internal Affairs to conduct an investigation concerning the property collected.
The set-out order was executed and the property has been remanded back to the custody of Deputy Myrick.
The sheriff's office also said that the K9 Falco, who had been released from active duty on March 26 to Deputy Myrick, was found in filthy conditions.
The Humane Society did a check on the dog and took it into custody on Aug. 17.
The Sheriff's Office said, "The HCSO learned that Deputy Myrick surrendered the retired K9 to the Humane Society and KP Falco was placed "with persons who understand police K9s and have the ability to provide proper care.
"The Hamilton County sheriff’s office is grateful that the Hamilton County Humane Society has found a new owner who will take care of K9 Officer Falco as he enjoys his well-deserved retirement."