Deputy Jason Saal:

On October 15^th, 2015 the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Intelligence Bureau became aware of threats made by a gang affiliate who was conspiring to initiate confrontation at the Richmond County Fair. Although this gang affiliate was warned by deputies not to go to the fair, Deputy Saal observed this suspect on fairground property with a number of other connected subjects. Deputy Saal stopped the suspect and conducted a “Terry Frisk” for weapons. During the frisk, Deputy Saal found a Smith and Wesson 38 Special revolver concealed on the person of the suspect. It was later determined that the revolver had been reported stolen in a past residential burglary. Further investigation would reveal that the other subjects at the scene were in possession of burglary tools found inside their vehicle, and all suspects were connected to the Gangster Disciples Gang. This case has been referred to the District’s Attorney who is interested in these suspects being prosecuted on gang charges.   

This is a great example of teamwork and a proactive effort to prevent crime.  Proper dissemination of intelligence through the channels was the key in expediting success in this situation.  In this case, there is little doubt that a violent crime or worse was prevented. His actions are appreciated by this agency and the citizens of Richmond County.

Deputy Vashion Staley

On October 23, 2015 at 0250 hours, deputies were dispatched to 2415 Cunningham Drive in reference to shots fired. Enroute to the location, Deputy Vashion Staley saw a subject duck behind bushes and a tree at 1913 Tubman Home Road.  Deputy Staley stopped to investigate and found the subject on his hands and knees and a weapon underneath him. The weapon was a S&W M&P 9mm.  Approximately twenty minutes later a victim arrived at Georgia Regents Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the head. Investigators believe the subject that Deputy Staley apprehended is the shooter. The victim is brain dead, but still on life support and not expected to survive.

Because of Deputy Staley's attentiveness to the area enroute to the call and his extra effort to stop and investigate, a possible murder suspect and gun were taken off the streets of Richmond County. I would like to commend Deputy Staley for a job well done. Deputy Staley actions are appreciated by this agency and the citizens of Richmond County.

Lateisha Mosquera:

On October 15^th, 2015 the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Intelligence Bureau became aware of threats made by a gang affiliate who was conspiring to initiate confrontation at the Richmond County Fair. Intel began actively investigating and uncovered further information that they passed on to Special Operations. Although this gang affiliate was warned by deputies not to go to the fair, Deputy Jason Saal observed this suspect on fairground property with a number of other connected subjects. Deputy Saal stopped the suspect and conducted a “Terry Frisk” for weapons. During the frisk, Deputy Saal found a Smith and Wesson 38 Special revolver concealed on the person of the suspect. It was later determined that the revolver had been reported stolen in a past residential burglary. Further investigation would reveal that the other subjects at the scene were in possession of burglary tools found inside their vehicle, and all suspects were connected to the Gangster Disciples Gang. This case has been referred to the District’s Attorney who is interested in these suspects being prosecuted on gang charges.

     This is a great example of teamwork and a proactive effort to prevent crime.  Proper dissemination of intelligence through the channels from one division to another was the key in expediting success in this situation.  In this case, there is little doubt that a violent crime or worse was prevented. Her actions are appreciated by this agency and the citizens of Richmond County.

Alberto Ramirez,

On October 15^th, 2015 the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Intelligence Bureau became aware of threats made by a gang affiliate who was conspiring to initiate confrontation at the Richmond County Fair. Intel began actively investigating and uncovered further information that they passed on to Special Operations. Although this gang affiliate was warned by deputies not to go to the fair, Deputy Jason Saal observed this suspect on fairground property with a number of other connected subjects. Deputy Saal stopped the suspect and conducted a “Terry Frisk” for weapons. During the frisk, Deputy Saal found a Smith and Wesson 38 Special revolver concealed on the person of the suspect. It was later determined that the revolver had been reported stolen in a past residential burglary. Further investigation would reveal that the other subjects at the scene were in possession of burglary tools found inside their vehicle, and all suspects were connected to the Gangster Disciples Gang. This case has been referred to the District’s Attorney who is interested in these suspects being prosecuted on gang charges.   

     This is a great example of teamwork and a proactive effort to prevent crime.  Proper dissemination of intelligence through the channels from one division to another was the key in expediting success in this situation.  In this case, there is little doubt that a violent crime or worse was prevented.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to show our appreciation to the Shield Club for their support of this agency. On Tuesday, September 29th at 9am, David Alalof on behalf of The Shield Club presented a check to Sheriff Roundtree for $8,500.00 for the purchase of a new canine.  Last month, we retired one of our drug canines and Sheriff Roundtree tasked Lt. Blanchard with coming up with a plan for funding a new canine. David Alalof of the Shield Club was contacted and they were more than happy to be of assistance.  Their donation allowed the Sheriff Office to purchase a dual purpose canine from Southern Coast K-9 that is certified in narcotics detection and tracking. Canine Axle is a 2 year old male that was born on 03/03/13.  Axle has already proven to be very effective this weekend when he helped track down two burglary suspects at a nearby residence just after they had burglarized Bungalow Road Elementary School.  Video footage from the school confirmed their involvement in the burglary; Road Patrol and CST Deputies arrested both suspects without incident.

Deputy Christian Gandy

On April 20, 2015 the Lucky Spot convenience store at 1237 Gordon Hwy was robbed at gun point by two individuals while a third suspect waited nearby in a getaway vehicle. Witnesses observed the two gunmen run to the waiting car, described as white and possibly a Honda or Hyundai, parked on the side street.  The witness described the driver as a young black female.  Deputy Richard Justice immediately proceeded to the area and began a search for a car fitting that description.  About 40 minutes after the robbery, Deputy Justice saw a white Hyundai Elantra traveling on Deans Bridge Road approaching the Gordon Hwy.  He observed that the vehicle was operated by a young black female.  He, along with Deputy Christian Gandy conducted a traffic stop at Richmond Hill Rd and Deans Bridge Road and detained the suspect for investigators. Further investigation revealed this subject was in fact the getaway driver of the robbery at the Lucky Spot and appears to be involved in at least four other area robberies. In fact this arrest put into motion a chain reaction which identified two additional robbery suspects who were also arrested.

Deputies Justice and Gandy are to be commended for their quick action and dedication to duty which resulted in removing two violent felons from our streets. Your actions are appreciated by this agency and all of Richmond County.

Deputy Richard Justice

On April 20, 2015 the Lucky Spot convenience store at 1237 Gordon Hwy was robbed at gun point by two individuals while a third suspect waited nearby in a getaway vehicle. Witnesses observed the two gunmen run to the waiting car, described as white and possibly a Honda or Hyundai, parked on the side street.  The witness described the driver as a young black female.  Deputy Richard Justice immediately proceeded to the area and began a search for a car fitting that description.  About 40 minutes after the robbery, Deputy Justice saw a white Hyundai Elantra traveling on Deans Bridge Road approaching the Gordon Hwy.  He observed that the vehicle was operated by a young black female.  He, along with Deputy Christian Gandy conducted a traffic stop at Richmond Hill Rd and Deans Bridge Road and detained the suspect for investigators. Further investigation revealed this subject was in fact the getaway driver of the robbery at the Lucky Spot and appears to be involved in at least four other area robberies. In fact this arrest put into motion a chain reaction which identified two additional robbery suspects who were also arrested.

Deputies Justice and Gandy are to be commended for their quick action and dedication to duty which resulted in removing two violent felons from our streets. Your actions are appreciated by this agency and all of Richmond County.

Corporal Michael Humphreys,

   On January 13, 2015, while on concentrated patrol in Zone 6 for the increase in day time burglaries, Corporal Michael Humphreys and Deputy Calvin Davis got out on foot in Trinity Manor Apartments at 2375 Barton Chapel Rd to check the apartment complex.  Deputies observed two unknown black males behind Building 6 leaning over some unknown objects.  Deputies attempted to walk toward the subjects to speak to them when the subjects split up and walked away in an attempt to avoid deputies.  Corporal Humphreys and Deputy Davis were able to make contact with one of the subjects between Buildings 9 and 10 and retrieved a Play Station controller that the subject threw down.  While both deputies were speaking with the subject, Deputy Rachel Hardin went to the location where the subjects were first observed and found three flat screen televisions and a PlayStation 3.  During the investigation Deputy Brantley, H-2, was dispatched to 3618 Brussels St in reference to a burglary where three flat screen televisions and a PlayStation 3 were stolen.  Corporal Humphreys and Deputy Davis were able to back track the subject’s shoe prints through a wooded area to the recent burglary location at 3618 Brussels Street.  The subject was arrested and charged with burglary.

Thanks to the efforts and dedication of Corporal Humphreys and Deputy Davis, a burglary suspect was taken off the streets.   Their actions are appreciated by this office and all of Richmond County.

Deputy Calvin Davis,

  On January 13, 2015, while on concentrated patrol in Zone 6 for the increase in day time burglaries, Corporal Michael Humphreys and Deputy Calvin Davis got out on foot in Trinity Manor Apartments at 2375 Barton Chapel Rd to check the apartment complex.  Deputies observed two unknown black males behind Building 6 leaning over some unknown objects.  Deputies attempted to walk toward the subjects to speak to them when the subjects split up and walked away in an attempt to avoid deputies.  Corporal Humphreys and Deputy Davis were able to make contact with one of the subjects between Buildings 9 and 10 and retrieved a Play Station controller that the subject threw down.  While both deputies were speaking with the subject, Deputy Rachel Hardin went to the location where the subjects were first observed and found three flat screen televisions and a PlayStation 3.  During the investigation Deputy Brantley, H-2, was dispatched to 3618 Brussels St in reference to a burglary where three flat screen televisions and a PlayStation 3 were stolen.  Corporal Humphreys and Deputy Davis were able to back track the subject’s shoe prints through a wooded area to the recent burglary location at 3618 Brussels Street.  The subject was arrested and charged with burglary.

Thanks to the efforts and dedication of Corporal Humphreys and Deputy Davis, a burglary suspect was taken off the streets.   Their actions are appreciated by this office and all of Richmond County.

Deputy Sudiran Soosaipillai,

On Wednesday February 25, 2015 at 1206 hours Deputy Sudiran Soosaipillai was assisting Deputy Jarrett Nieves arresting a possible burglary suspect on 3rd Street at Ellis Street.  During this time a Red Honda Accord (GA-982AGM) stopped at the west bound stop sign on Ellis Street at 3rd Street.  The front seat passenger waived and said "Hello."  Deputy Soosaipillai recognized the driver of the vehicle who had four Counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon pending for his arrest.  The driver of the vehicle, Timothy Patrick Almy,  who was taken into custody by Deputy Soosaipillai with no further incident.  This arrest then led to two stolen lap top computers being recovered in the suspect's Room at 210 Boy Scout Road (Knight's Inn).  One of the lap top computers was taken in a burglary in the state of South Carolina.  The other lap top computer was taken in a burglary at 212A Broad Street in the Olde Town Neighborhood. Due to Deputy Sudiran Soosaipillai being observant and knowledgeable of the area he patrols, a potentially dangerous felon was taken off the streets. The suspect was linked to two burglaries and stolen property was recovered and returned to the victim's.

Deputy Sudiran Soosaipillai's actions during this incident exemplify the professionalism and proactiveness of this agency. His actions are appreciated by this office and all of Richmond County.