Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Darren Harvey, 46, died unexpectedly on 6/19/19. His law enforcement career spanned 21 years. His exact cause of death was not released. He served Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for nearly two decades. Deputy Harvey was a highly decorated and dedicated Deputy serving the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for 19-years.” Prior to joining MCSO, Deputy Harvey served as a Clay Township police officer for two years. He was hired by MCSO as a court officer in 1999, and was promoted to deputy sheriff in 2000. For the past 12 years, he had been working as a K9 handler with his partners, K9 Basko and K9 Axel. Deputy Harvey was a Sheriff’s Office K9 Trainer, a Trainer for the National Association of Professional Canine Handlers, and a State of Ohio Canine Evaluator. Deputy Harvey was also serving as the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #104 president at the time of his death. The veteran deputy leaves behind his wife, Colleen (McCarty) Harvey, stepchildren, his K9 partner Axel. He was preceded in death by his K9 partner: Basko. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ohio Law Enforcement K-9 Association.
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