MAYVILLE, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is honoring the legacy of late Undersheriff Richard Telford by naming its newest K-9 after the longtime law enforcement leader.
Family members, deputies and community supporters gathered Thursday in Mayville to officially meet “K-9 Rich,” a tribute to the undersheriff who served the county for more than 30 years before passing away from cancer in 2024.
For Rich Telford’s son, Andrew, the moment was both emotional and meaningful…