Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Press Release

In September of 2012 Cpl. Edgar of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit entered the second annual Deputy Kyle Pagerly K-9 trial. Deputy Kyle Pagerly, a Berks County Pennsylvania Sheriff’s Deputy K-9 handler, was shot and killed in 2011 while serving a warrant as part of a fugitive task force at a home on Pine Swamp Road in Albany Township.

When task force members arrived at the scene the suspect ran into the woods. Deputy Pagerly and his canine pursued the suspect. When officers located him he opened fire with an AK-47, striking Deputy Pagerly in the head. Other officers returned fire and killed the subject.

The Kyle Pagerly K-9 Trials raises money for the Deputy Kyle Pagerly memorial fund.

Cpl. Edgar and her K-9 Partner Jonka, took first place in obedience. During the speed trial Jonka reach a speed of 26.8 miles per hour in chasing down a target making her the third fastest K-9 in the competition.

On a sadder note Retired K-9 Toby, a Springer spaniel, who served for 9 years as an explosive detection K-9 passed away. Sir Toby of Worcester, his official name, was born and trained in England as an explosive detection K-9. He frequently searched the Worcester County Court house for explosives as a precautionary measure. He was called on by many other jurisdictions in and outside the State of Maryland to search for explosives and guns. 

He was instrumental in many cases locating hand guns that were used in crimes.

Toby had just begun enjoying his retirement becoming an avid pool swimmer.

K-9 Sir Toby of Worcester will be missed by the members of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and especially his handler DFC. Lewis.