Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office ROSEBURG, Ore. – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is saddened to announce the passing of K9 Ozzy due to health complications. Ozzy, an 8-year-old German Shepherd, was certified for duty on May 22, 2020, and faithfully served the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Douglas County until his retirement on April 23, 2025. After thoughtful consultation with the veterinarian on Friday, April 25, 2025, it was determined that it was in Ozzy’s best interest, as his quality of life had been steadily declining, and he was showing signs of significant deterioration, that he be put to rest. Ozzy was partnered with Deputy Barden throughout his career, and together they formed a strong and effective team. Ozzy’s contributions to the Sheriff’s Office and Douglas County were substantial. During his career, Ozzy was deployed 354 times, participated in 34 public demonstrations, and was involved in 36 felony arrests and 17 misdemean...