Last week, a routine day for a Union County Sheriff's Office (UCSO) patrol deputy turned into an encounter with a pair of unexpected road users in Weddington. Deputy W. Golub, assigned to the Patrol Division, was called to manage traffic due to the presence of livestock—specifically, two horses named Neptune and Calico—on the road near Baron Road and Weddington Road. The horses had escaped from their local pasture and were freely roaming the area.
The Union County Sheriff's Office reported that Deputy Golub located and safely "wrangled" the two horses, ensuring their return to safety without incident. No one was injured during the encounter, and traffic was restored to normal. The UCSO highlighted the versatility and unpredictability of a patrol deputy's daily tasks, with every day truly being different from the next.
While no lassos or cowboy antics were involved, the horses were cooperative once found, according to the sheriff's office. In what could have become a hazard for both drivers and the animals, the situation was handled promptly and effectively, showcasing the range of situations that law enforcement officers may encounter.
In a published account of the event, Deputy Golub's approach was detailed as calm and collected. "One horse bowed its head in surrender," the UCSO noted in their recount of the event, "The other, sensing greatness, followed."
