The Hoke County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday, June 2nd, 2025, members of the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office went before the board of commissioners in reference to the retirement of Canine Maizey. The board voted and approved her retirement and agreed that Maizey would remain with a detective within the Narcotics/Vice Suppression Unit (NVSU). 

Maizey has served the county for seven years as a member of the NVSU. Maizey is trained to alert on narcotics, firearms, and articles. During her years of service, Maizey assisted in numerous local, state, and federal investigations. 

Over the years, Maizey participated in hundreds of narcotic search warrants, interdiction operations, and traffic stops. Maizey is responsible for locating 97 firearms, 257 pounds of cocaine, 51 pounds of marijuana, 28 pounds of other drugs such as heroin, opiates, and methamphetamine. Maizey also assisted with the seizure of more than $2.3 million dollars in drug proceeds on local, state and federal levels. 

The NVSU and the entire Hoke County Sheriff's Office are thankful for having a canine as wonderful and dedicated as Maizey. Maizey leaves a very high bar for future canines to aspire to. While we are going to miss having her being a part of the day-to-day operations, we all wish "Queen" Maizey a well-deserved, and long and happy retirement.