Video: Ga. Deputy, Police Officer Aid Homeless Couple ahead of Bad Weather
After encountering a homeless couple and their two dogs, a Newton County sheriff's deputy and a Covington police officer paid for a hotel room for them with severe weather in the forecast.
After encountering a homeless couple and their two dogs recently, a Newton County, GA, sheriff's deputy and a Covington police officer paid for a hotel room for them and picked up dog food with severe weather in the forecast.
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A Newton County sheriff's deputy and a Covington police officer helped a homeless couple and their dogs by paying for a hotel room for them ahead of severe weather.
The officers also picked up food for the dogs after encountering the couple during a call at a CVS.
The sheriff's office praised the officers for their compassion and service beyond duty.
Two Georgia law enforcement officers spent time—and their own money—to help a homeless couple and their dogs with bad weather on the way.
"During a recent call to a local CVS, Deputy Joseph McClarin encountered a couple facing more than just a difficult moment — they were experiencing homelessness and living on the streets with their two dogs," the Newton County Sheriff's Office stated in a social media post that included body camera footage of the encounter.
Because severe weather was in the forecast, McClarin and a Covington police officer decided to help the couple out. The deputy and the officer paid for a hotel room for the couple and their dogs, as well as picked up food for the pets.
"Their compassion and willingness to go above and beyond are a true reflection of what it means to serve with heart," the sheriff's office stated.
Joining Endeavor Business Media in 2018, Joe has worked on the company's city services publications. He began working at OFFICER.com as the assistant editor. Before starting at Endeavor, Joe had worked for a variety of print and online news outlets, including the Indianapolis Star, the South Bend Tribune, Reddit and Patch.com.
