Catching criminals, stealing hearts

Ozaukee County’s newest deputy didn’t recite the oath of office when he was sworn in by Sheriff Jim Johnson last week, but he held his paw up high with the help of his partner, Deputy Paul Kickhaver, as he received his badge.

He charmed the crowd with his regal build and his deep brown puppy eyes, but make no mistake, Odin is a working dog.

By the end of last week, he already had his first arrest, made during a traffic stop by Kickhaver. Odin detected the smell of narcotics and Kickhaver searched the vehicle, finding drug paraphernalia.