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Carroll County Sheriff's Office Welcomes New K9 'Officer' Lazar

WESTMINSTER, Md. (WJZ) -- The newest member of the Carroll County Sheriff's Office is ready to start sniffing out crime!

One-and-a-half-year-old German Shepherd Lazar began his first day on the job Friday after finishing training.

Lazar will be partnered with human counterpart Deputy First Class Ullrich, a three-year veteran of the sheriff's office.

Photo of Ullrich and Lazar
Courtesy: Carroll County Sheriff's Office

He replaces K9 "Officer"Buhl, who retired in April.

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